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The Color of Magic

Original title: The Colour of Magic
  • TV Mini Series
  • 20082008
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 17m
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6.9/10
9.9K
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3,153
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The Color of Magic (2008)
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A cowardly wizard is roped into a life of adventure. A tale from the first two books of Terry Pratchett's fantasy series "Discworld".A cowardly wizard is roped into a life of adventure. A tale from the first two books of Terry Pratchett's fantasy series "Discworld".A cowardly wizard is roped into a life of adventure. A tale from the first two books of Terry Pratchett's fantasy series "Discworld".
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
9.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,153
1,766
  • Stars
    • David Jason
    • Sean Astin
    • Tim Curry
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  • Stars
    • David Jason
    • Sean Astin
    • Tim Curry
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    • 56User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    David Jason
    David Jason
    • Rincewindas Rincewind
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Twofloweras Twoflower
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Trymonas Trymon
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Patricianas Patrician
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Narratoras Narrator
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Deathas Death
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Geoffrey Hutchings
    Geoffrey Hutchings
    • Picture Impas Picture Imp
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Marnix Van Den Broeke
    Marnix Van Den Broeke
    • Deathas Death
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Michael Mears
    Michael Mears
    • Jiglad Wertas Jiglad Wert
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    • Lumuel Panteras Lumuel Panter
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Will Keen
    Will Keen
    • Ganmack Treehallettas Ganmack Treehallett
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Richard da Costa
    • Luggageas Luggage…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Philip Philmar
    Philip Philmar
    • Astrozoologist 1as Astrozoologist 1…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Terry Pratchett
    Terry Pratchett
    • Astrozoologist 2as Astrozoologist 2
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • Galder Weatherwaxas Galder Weatherwax
    1 episode1 ep • 2008
    Janet Suzman
    Janet Suzman
    • Ninereedsas Ninereeds
    1 episode1 ep • 2008
    David Bradley
    David Bradley
    • Cohen the Barbarianas Cohen the Barbarian
    1 episode1 ep • 2008
    Nigel Planer
    Nigel Planer
    • Arch Astronomeras Arch Astronomer
    1 episode1 ep • 2008
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    • Trivia
      Sean Astin (Twoflower) and Sir David Jason (Rincewind) are long-term Terry Pratchett fans. Jason named "The Colour of Magic" as his choice of favorite book of all time in the BBC's Big Read survey.
    • Goofs
      When Rincewind and Twoflower are on the rock next to the Circumfence, the string holding Rincewind's hat around his neck keeps moving from above his beard to below it between shots.
    • Quotes

      Death: I think I've just had another Near Rincewind Experience.

    • Crazy credits
      Mucked about by Terry Pratchett.
    • Connections
      Featured in Terry Pratchett's 'The Colour of Magic': The Making Of (2008)

    User reviews56

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    8/10
    Hugely enjoyable adaptation of a Terry Prachett novel!
    I haven't read any of the DiscWorld books, and I know you are going to say i should. For a TV series, I found it surprisingly enjoyable. It looks beautiful, but I do agree that most of it lacks magic. The special effects, while overblown in places, aren't actually that bad, considering the track records of slapdash effects in TV series. Try the Chronicles of Narnia, very good, and faithful to the books, but the effects tend to let them down. As for the performances, what can i say? Very good indeed! David Jason, Britain's funniest living actor, gives a very funny performance of Rincewind, considering he wanted to do that role for years, though he may have been duller than what Pratchett intended. Sean Astin, of Lord of the Rings fame, is also a nice contrast to Jason's Rincewind. It's true that some of the humour is forced, but the chemistry between the two men compensate. Tim Curry was an inspired choice for Trymon, and he did a superb job, showing off his versatility, bringing back fond memories of his performances in films like Legend, the Three Musketeers and It. He wasn't too frightening, or campy, just in between.Christopher Lee was great as Death, great lines.("that's when they'll be taking my mask off" and "I think I've had another near-Rincewind experience")The script had its downsides but was overall very funny. It is evident that the adaptation is unfaithful to the books, because I felt it could have done a little more with the ending, which was rather disappointing. Overall, an uneven but enjoyable adaptation of Terry Prachett, who actually liked the changes for once. Try telling Stephen King that! 7.5/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Wasn't Rincewind supposed to be younger?
    • Did Neil Gaiman provide the voice for the Alchemist?

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    • Release date
      • March 23, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Sky One
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic
    • Filming locations
      • Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • RHI Entertainment
      • The Mob Film Company
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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