Fantasy With Comedy
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Sean Astin as Twoflower and Sir David Jason as Rincewind in "The Color of Magic."
By NATHAN LEE
Published: January 30, 2009
Sean Astin as Twoflower and Sir David Jason as Rincewind in "The Color of Magic."
By NATHAN LEE
Published: January 30, 2009
Originally broadcast on British television and now receiving a limited theatrical run here, “The Color of Magic” mashes together a pair of comedic fantasy novels by Terry Pratchett into one long, rambling saga. Directed by Vadim Jean, who adapted the books with help from Mr. Pratchett, it is by and large a droll, ingratiating affair, albeit one whose rickety effects and lackadaisical pacing are decidedly more suited to the small screen than to the large. More
