| Gulliver's Travels [Region 2] |  | Director: Charles Sturridge
Actors: Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, James Fox, Ned Beatty, Edward Fox
Category: DVD
Buy Used: $79.99
Rating:  35 reviews
Format: Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014138292034
ASIN: B00004WI9Y
Theatrical Release Date: February 4, 1996
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Ebulliently imaginative and far more cleverly presented than you would expect from a TV miniseries, this satirical adventure succeeds by never pandering to the lowest common denominator. Closely based on Jonathan Swift's 1726 classic, it is enhanced by dazzling special effects from Jim Henson Productions and a superb, multi-ethnic cast. The biggest surprise is Ted Danson in the title role--one of his best performances, even if he is the only person in England without an accent. He conveys amusement, amazement, and intelligence as he travels from one strange country into another. Not that anyone back in Merry Old England believes Mr. Gulliver's tales of little people or giants. The story is told in flashback from an insane asylum, where he is forcibly confined. This far outshines several previous adaptations of Swift's satirical novel. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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| Customer Reviews: Read 30 more reviews...
 awesome June 11, 2009
csnnat34
I recommend this movie to anyone who likes adventure and comedy. Ted danson did a fabulous job.
Gulliver's Travels October 7, 2008
M. K. King (Auckland, New Zealand)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My daughter saw this particular movie on TV years ago and wanted a copy but didn't know where to find one. I decided to check Amazon and there was a copy so I purchased a copy for my daughter for her birthday. She was very surprised and happy. Thanks for a great movie.
Good stuff. September 7, 2008
M
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I can't believe I am saying this, but I liked the movie better than the book. I saw this a LONG time ago when I was maybe 13? and enjoyed it. A few years later, I picked up the book.
The reason I might have liked the movie better is because it had more feeling to it (the characters felt more real to me, and the addition of Mary and their son was a nice touch. I realize that Johnathan Swift was a satirical writer, and that his book was written in a different time period. Still, I enjoyed the movie immensely, and both book and movie get 5 stars for different reasons. Overall, two thumbs up.
A very accurate and entertaining film! February 13, 2008
Mark Harris (El Paso, TX United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As an English teacher, I was thrilled to find this version of the classic Swift story. Ted Danson and the rest of the cast deliver wonderful performances, and the special effects are amazing! The story truly comes to life in this version; because of its faithfulness to the book, it's perfect for students reading the story, and is an equally fun movie for anyone to simply enjoy. Highly recommended!
Gulliver's Travels February 8, 2008
Little Bit
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Freakin' awesome film. I took a chance with it being a VHS and all, but it got here in time for Christmas 2007 and was in like-new condition. And since it was a present for my boyfriend, thanks for that! He loves it.
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