I am a big fan of Jim Henson, his Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth are classics that still look splendid, have great music, are always entertaining, have memorable characters and show great values. The Storytellers is no exception, in fact I'd go as far to say it is one of Jim Henson's overall best in his entire career.
I love all the stories. They all are wonderfully constructed, interesting and have a sense of wonder. Soldier and Death especially is filled with pathos and give The Storyteller its timeless classic status, and I adore Sapsorrow too for especially its production values in the first ballroom scene. All the characters are memorable with great, endearing personalities. The show was also beautifully written, sometimes funny, sometimes emotional yet always engaging if somewhat obscure, and adeptly directed.
The Storyteller still looks great. The photography is very skillful, and the puppetry is first rate. And the sets, effects and landscapes still look splendid and rich. The score is perfectly enchanting, medieval in tone, yet both haunting and beautiful and evoking the atmosphere of each story and scene wonderfully. The acting is great, John Hurt was made for the role of the Storyteller, and Brian Henson also does a wonderful job as Storyteller's Dog.
Overall, a timeless and wonderful series and it is sad to see that this series was so short-lived. 10/10 Bethany Cox
I love all the stories. They all are wonderfully constructed, interesting and have a sense of wonder. Soldier and Death especially is filled with pathos and give The Storyteller its timeless classic status, and I adore Sapsorrow too for especially its production values in the first ballroom scene. All the characters are memorable with great, endearing personalities. The show was also beautifully written, sometimes funny, sometimes emotional yet always engaging if somewhat obscure, and adeptly directed.
The Storyteller still looks great. The photography is very skillful, and the puppetry is first rate. And the sets, effects and landscapes still look splendid and rich. The score is perfectly enchanting, medieval in tone, yet both haunting and beautiful and evoking the atmosphere of each story and scene wonderfully. The acting is great, John Hurt was made for the role of the Storyteller, and Brian Henson also does a wonderful job as Storyteller's Dog.
Overall, a timeless and wonderful series and it is sad to see that this series was so short-lived. 10/10 Bethany Cox