The Color of Magic
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The Color of Magic

The Color of Magic

2008
Comedy, Fantasy
TV Mini-Series
Adaption of the first Discworld book of Terry Pratchett. It follows the adventures of the 'student' wizard Rincewind and the first and only Discworld-tourist Twoflower.
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Directed by:

Vadim Jean
Vadim-Jean
14 total credits
Credits include: Hogfather, The Color of Magic and Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
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Writers:

Vadim Jean
Vadim-Jean
14 total credits
Credits include: Hogfather, The Color of Magic and Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
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Terry Pratchett
Terry-Pratchett
18 total credits
Credits include: Good Omens, Hogfather, The Color of Magic, Going Postal and The Amazing Maurice
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Starring:

Brian Cox
Brian-Cox
163 total credits
Brian Denis Cox, CBE (born 1 June 1946) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he gained recognition for his portrayal of King Lear. He has also appeared in many Hollywood productions playing parts such as Dr. Guggenheim in Rushmore and William Stryker in X2: X-Men United. He was the first actor to portray Hannibal Lecter on film in the 1986 production Manhunter...(Wikipedia)
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James Cosmo
James-Cosmo
81 total credits
Credits include: Braveheart, Trainspotting, Troy, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Wonder Woman
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Jeremy Irons
Jeremy-Irons
99 total credits
Jeremy John Irons is an English actor. After starring in such films as Moonlighting (1982), Betrayal (1983), and The Mission (1986), he gained critical acclaim for portraying twin gynecologists in David Cronenberg's psychological thriller Dead Ringers (1988). In 1990, Irons delivered another strong performance as a European aristocrat in Reversal of Fortune, and took home multiple awards including an Academy Award for Best Actor.(Wikipedia)
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Sean Astin
Sean-Astin
109 total credits
Sean Astin (born February 25, 1971) is an American film actor, director, and producer better known for his film roles as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, the title character of Rudy, and Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. In television, he appeared as Lynn McGill in the fifth season of 24. Most recently, he provided the voice for the title character in Disney's Special Agent Oso...(Wikipedia)
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Tim Curry
Tim-Curry
91 total credits
Well-known English actor, has appeared on screen, stage, and provided voices for cartoons.
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David Bradley
David-Bradley
54 total credits
Credits include: Another Year, Harry Brown, Exorcist: The Beginning, Pinocchio and After Life
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Christopher Lee
Christopher-Lee
236 total credits
Lee had numerous parts in film and television throughout the 1950s but didn't achieve stardom until his association with Hammer Film Productions, which started with The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Dracula (1958), The Mummy (1959), and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959), all co-starring Peter Cushing...
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Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Roger-Ashton-Griffiths
13 total credits
Credits include: The Brothers Grimm, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover, King Ralph, Young Sherlock Holmes and The Color of Magic
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David Jason
David-Jason
24 total credits
Credits include: Hogfather, The Color of Magic, The BFG, Only Fools and Horses and The Wind in the Willows
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Liz May Brice
Liz-May-Brice
11 total credits
Credits include: Resident Evil, Dead Set, The Color of Magic, Fortress 2: Re-Entry and The Worst Witch
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Peter Copley
Peter-Copley
17 total credits
Credits include: Help!, The Color of Magic, King & Country, Golden Salamander and Just My Luck
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AKA:

The Colour of Magic

Country:

UK

Language:

English

The Color of Magic

2008
Comedy, Fantasy
TV Mini-Series
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Ratings & Reviews

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28 Apr 2008
30
17th
If you're a Pratchett-fan a must-see movie. The movie doesn't reach the level of the book, but I guess that's nearly impossible. Othwerwise a quite entertaining movie, I hope more will follow.
10 Aug 2019
60
26th
It's... cozy, for lack of a better word. Pacing's off and it completely misses on the comedy aspect, though.
23 Apr 2011
78
82nd
Great cast, great production values and a good Pratchetty feel, but the pacing is glacial at times and the wizards are just... wrong.
24 May 2010
52
31st
A decent story, more budget than you'd expect, talented actors, and a surprisingly good score. Unfortunately, the pacing and script are pretty painful. They were reeeally stretching to get part 2 up to 90 minutes.
16 Jul 2008
80
68th
Pitch perfect casting if you ask me. Very fun.
23 Jul 2024
60
30th
It's silly and often cheap (and the casting director evidently hated Asian people), but it's got heart, a certain amount of earnest charm, and Tim Curry as a conniving wizard (all three leads are solid). It's mostly harmless, and decently enjoyable.
31 Dec 2022
75
63rd
Good, not sure David Jason is the best choice for Rincewind but I'm willing to overlook that.
28 May 2019
15
4th
Painful to watch considering the quality of the source material. The director doesn't know how to shoot comedy. Seriously, there are crazy long pauses after each punchline, as if there's supposed to be a laugh track or something.
12 Feb 2016
6
10th
Only loosely based on the book and included a subplot from The Light Fantastic. Not particularly bad but not particularly appealing either ---- especially if you enjoyed the book.
12 Dec 2014
60
38th
There's something essential missing from this... Can't quite put my finger on it.
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Cast & Info

Directed by:

Vadim Jean
Vadim-Jean
14 total credits
Credits include: Hogfather, The Color of Magic and Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
polygon

Writers:

Vadim Jean
Vadim-Jean
14 total credits
Credits include: Hogfather, The Color of Magic and Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
polygon
,
Terry Pratchett
Terry-Pratchett
18 total credits
Credits include: Good Omens, Hogfather, The Color of Magic, Going Postal and The Amazing Maurice
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Starring:

Brian Cox
Brian-Cox
163 total credits
Brian Denis Cox, CBE (born 1 June 1946) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he gained recognition for his portrayal of King Lear. He has also appeared in many Hollywood productions playing parts such as Dr. Guggenheim in Rushmore and William Stryker in X2: X-Men United. He was the first actor to portray Hannibal Lecter on film in the 1986 production Manhunter...(Wikipedia)
polygon
,
James Cosmo
James-Cosmo
81 total credits
Credits include: Braveheart, Trainspotting, Troy, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Wonder Woman
polygon
,
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy-Irons
99 total credits
Jeremy John Irons is an English actor. After starring in such films as Moonlighting (1982), Betrayal (1983), and The Mission (1986), he gained critical acclaim for portraying twin gynecologists in David Cronenberg's psychological thriller Dead Ringers (1988). In 1990, Irons delivered another strong performance as a European aristocrat in Reversal of Fortune, and took home multiple awards including an Academy Award for Best Actor.(Wikipedia)
polygon
,
Sean Astin
Sean-Astin
109 total credits
Sean Astin (born February 25, 1971) is an American film actor, director, and producer better known for his film roles as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, the title character of Rudy, and Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. In television, he appeared as Lynn McGill in the fifth season of 24. Most recently, he provided the voice for the title character in Disney's Special Agent Oso...(Wikipedia)
polygon
,
Tim Curry
Tim-Curry
91 total credits
Well-known English actor, has appeared on screen, stage, and provided voices for cartoons.
polygon
,
David Bradley
David-Bradley
54 total credits
Credits include: Another Year, Harry Brown, Exorcist: The Beginning, Pinocchio and After Life
polygon
,
Christopher Lee
Christopher-Lee
236 total credits
Lee had numerous parts in film and television throughout the 1950s but didn't achieve stardom until his association with Hammer Film Productions, which started with The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Dracula (1958), The Mummy (1959), and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959), all co-starring Peter Cushing...
polygon
,
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Roger-Ashton-Griffiths
13 total credits
Credits include: The Brothers Grimm, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover, King Ralph, Young Sherlock Holmes and The Color of Magic
polygon
,
David Jason
David-Jason
24 total credits
Credits include: Hogfather, The Color of Magic, The BFG, Only Fools and Horses and The Wind in the Willows
polygon
,
Liz May Brice
Liz-May-Brice
11 total credits
Credits include: Resident Evil, Dead Set, The Color of Magic, Fortress 2: Re-Entry and The Worst Witch
polygon
,
Peter Copley
Peter-Copley
17 total credits
Credits include: Help!, The Color of Magic, King & Country, Golden Salamander and Just My Luck
polygon

AKA:

The Colour of Magic

Country:

UK

Language:

English
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