Henson fills the screen with wonderful creatures that have a
wisp of J.R.R. Tolkein fantasy. Directed by Anthony Minghella (The English
Patient), he takes us through the fantasy of recognizable European folk/fairy
tales with narration by the Storyteller played wonderfully by John Hurt. The
entire series on DVD for the first time! From the master Jim Henson who brought
us The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Stars John Hurt, as the narrator. Adapted by
Oscar-winning filmmaker Anthony Minghella (The English Patient). |