The Canterville Ghost

Starring:Canterville Ghost
Studio: KOCH VISION
Product Type: DVD

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The Canterville Ghost
Starring: Cherie Lunghi , Leslie Phillips , Joan Sims , Donald Sinden , and Patrick Stewart
Director: Sydney Macartney
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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ASIN: B0002IQJBO
Release Date: 2004-08-31

Customer Reviews:

the canterville ghost.......2007-07-06

it was in excelent condition as all dvd's i get from amazon . wonderful movie. always pleased with products from here karen j

Feel good family film.......2007-03-10

Anything where I get to see Patrick Stewart do Shakespeare is worth watching in my book. Stewart carries this film with his touching portrayal of a haunted soul existing out of guilt from the death of his wife.

The story is very melodramatic at times, with more than just a touch of "after school special" feel about it in Virginia's clash with her father and step-mother.

That being said, however, I do greatly enjoy this movie. It is just plain fun at times. It's not meant to be a psychologically engaging flick, just good, family entertainment. And like I said, Patrick Stewart as the ghost of Hamlet's father is just wonderful.

Not as good as expected.......2007-02-26

I read the reviews before I bought this. I was expecting a more amusing story. I remember the one on TV with David Niven, which I saw as a kid. I remember that being very funny. I wanted my children to watch it and feel the same way. I was disappointed. I wonder. does anyone know how to get a copy the The Canterville Ghost with David Niven? I have tried and have totally struck out.

Witty, charming.......2007-02-19

A delightful,playful adaptation of Oscar Wilde's story. Entertaining and moving as well as satisfying. Enjoyabole for the whole family.

canterville ghost.......2007-01-15

I belive this is a remake of an older movie of the same title and I think the story line may have been cahnged but it is well down and a I enjoyed it very much.

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Patrick Stewart makes this production.
Wonderfully entertaining
Excellent
I didn't expect to like it, but I did!
Charming!

The Canterville Ghost
Starring: Patrick Stewart , Neve Campbell , Joan Sims , Donald Sinden , and Cherie Lunghi
Director: Sydney Macartney
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00004W5TJ
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Description

Patrick Stewart gives an outstanding performance in the title role of this high-spirited, new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic tale of mystery, romance, and adventure. The fun begins as the unsuspecting Otis family moves into the stately, rambling rooms of Canterville Hall where young Virginia (Neve Campbell, "Party of Five") meets up with the castle's resident specter: the 400-year-old ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville (Stewart). But while Sir Simon does his moaning, chain-rattling best to frighten the newcomers, Virginia soon befriends him, and learns the sorrowful secret: unless a purehearted mortal agrees to plead his case before the dreaded "Angel of Death," Sir Simon will be doomed to haunt the Hall for all eternity. With the midnight moment of truth approaching, Virginia prepares for a journey into the unknown -- in a hair raising conclusion to this all-time favorite tale of ancient spirits, young love, and otherworldly adventures!

Customer Reviews:

Patrick Stewart makes this production........2006-09-09

I have seen a couple of other versions of The Canterville Ghost, but neither of the two can TOUCH this version with Patrick Stewart. As one who started in and loves Shakespearean acting, Patrick Stewart lends to the Ghost a sorrow-filled, yet hopeful mood... Choose this one of any version out there. You WON'T be disappointed!

Wonderfully entertaining.......2003-03-31

Patrick Stewart's portrayal of the ghost was delightful and poignant and he wove into his role some Shakespeare which added depth. Neve Campbell was also exceptional as the young child who believed and shed her tears for the ghost's release.

Excellent.......2002-02-18

This movie is Wonderful! I love it! I am a huge Neve Campbell fan! She makes a great performance! It is a good film.

I didn't expect to like it, but I did!.......2001-02-16

This is the kind of movie that my mother likes to watch, so I assumed the usual- a cheesy family film that would have silly plots and poor acting, BUT this movie doesn't fit that mold. I was amazed at how much I enjoyed it. Sure, it still has the cheesy family-oriented subplots (I thought the whole "rational explanation" bit was a little overplayed), but overall it's a very cool story and the acting was VERY good. Patrick Stewart was excellent, projecting just the right amounts of kindness and woe (alongside his mischevious midnight hauntings), Neve Campbell was very good (as usual) and I am now a very big Daniel Betts fan (too bad he hasn't done very many movies). It's a feel-good story- I highly recommend this movie!

Charming!.......2001-01-11

Patrick Stewart does his usual stellar job of taking what could otherwise be an indifferent film, with really kindof a sappy script, and turning it into pure art. The breadth and depth of his talent amazes me ceaselessly, and in this vehicle he travels easily from the roar you could hear in the nosebleed seats at the back of the theatre, to moments of incredible intensity and intimacy. It's a sweet story, once you get past the almost inevitable Hallmark family interaction formulae; truth be told, I found myself moved nearly to tears more than once, and all because of Patrick Stewart's performance.

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This ghost, formerly Sir Simon de Canterville, has one real problem--the only people in England who aren't afraid of him are the ones he wants to scare. If only every ghost-plagued, imposing mansion could have residents like the Otis family! The practical father sells elixirs (stain remover for blood spots, oil for squeaky armor...). His politely southern wife, Mrs. Lucretia Otis, merely wants to impress the local peerage with a fancy party (something Sir Simon puts an amusing end to). Finally, after a hilarious string of "experts" fail to get rid of the ghost, it's the Otis's teenage daughter Virginia who saves the day.

Description

A proper English ghost has his world turned upside-down when a cheerful, no-nonsense American family moves into his home.

Customer Reviews:

Horrifying Ghost Story!.......2004-02-12

It wasn't that it was so scary, but that it was so very poorly done! The garish Day-Glo coloring clashed drastically with the story, and most of the main characters were drawn without pupils to their eyes. Then, suddenly, the pupils would appear, then disappear! To be honest, this is NOT the DVD I thought I had ordered, but because a family member really wanted to see it, we unwrapped and watched it (for the first and last time!) The story, written by Oscar Wilde, was rather sweet, but because of the quality of the animation, I would NOT recommend ANY video from this company!

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