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The Canterville Ghost |  | Director: Sydney Macartney
Actors: Patrick Stewart, Neve Campbell, Joan Sims, Donald Sinden, Cherie Lunghi
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Category: DVD
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Seller: Kooshey
Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 121138
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 013023144798
EAN: 0013023144798
ASIN: B00004W5TJ
Theatrical Release Date: January 27, 1996
Release Date: September 26, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
Patrick Stewart gives an outstanding performance in the title role of this high-spirited, new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic tale of mystery, romance, and adventure. The fun begins as the unsuspecting Otis family moves into the stately, rambling rooms of Canterville Hall where young Virginia (Neve Campbell, "Party of Five") meets up with the castle's resident specter: the 400-year-old ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville (Stewart). But while Sir Simon does his moaning, chain-rattling best to frighten the newcomers, Virginia soon befriends him, and learns the sorrowful secret: unless a purehearted mortal agrees to plead his case before the dreaded "Angel of Death," Sir Simon will be doomed to haunt the Hall for all eternity. With the midnight moment of truth approaching, Virginia prepares for a journey into the unknown -- in a hair raising conclusion to this all-time favorite tale of ancient spirits, young love, and otherworldly adventures!
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 34
 In a word, wonderful! July 1, 1999
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
The first time I saw this movie, I was enjoying a night alone in my house. I turned on the t.v., expecting to see a very different movie, and instead, I was surprised with a wonderful adaptation of what had been a favorite story of mine when I was a little kid. Patrick Stewart is wonderful as the tormented ghost, I fell in love with the "boy-next-door", and you find yourself rooting for Neve Campbell, and hoping her father will change for the better. I will definately be looking for this movie later.
Patrick Stewart makes a great ghost! January 9, 2007
The Best (Utah, USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is extremly well done. the scenery shots are magnificent. The story is a wonderful variation on several old ghost/haunting stories combined with a new twist. Great family film.
Wonderfully entertaining March 31, 2003
Lisa Kleypas (Texas City, TX United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Patrick Stewart's portrayal of the ghost was delightful and poignant and he wove into his role some Shakespeare which added depth. Neve Campbell was also exceptional as the young child who believed and shed her tears for the ghost's release.
Witty, charming February 19, 2007
Dr. Michael L. Peterlin (East Lansing, MI.)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
A delightful,playful adaptation of Oscar Wilde's story. Entertaining and moving as well as satisfying. Enjoyabole for the whole family.
Charming! January 11, 2001
Leigh Ann Hussey (SF Bay Area, CA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Patrick Stewart does his usual stellar job of taking what could otherwise be an indifferent film, with really kindof a sappy script, and turning it into pure art. The breadth and depth of his talent amazes me ceaselessly, and in this vehicle he travels easily from the roar you could hear in the nosebleed seats at the back of the theatre, to moments of incredible intensity and intimacy. It's a sweet story, once you get past the almost inevitable Hallmark family interaction formulae; truth be told, I found myself moved nearly to tears more than once, and all because of Patrick Stewart's performance.See this movie if for no other reason; it's reason enough.
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