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The Storyteller - Theseus and the Minotaur/Orpheus and Eurydice [VHS]

John Hurt (Actor), Brian Henson (Actor) Rated:
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  • Actors: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway, Robert Tygner
  • Writers: Jim Henson
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Live, NTSC
  • Rated:
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  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Sony Pictures
  • VHS Release Date: February 8, 2000
  • Run Time: 107 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00003OKRH
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #188,744 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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One of Jim Henson's finest hours was the Storyteller series that aired on HBO in 1987. As with his other non-Muppet creations (Labyrinth), Henson fills the screen with wonderful creatures that have a wisp of a J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy. Half of the eight-part series was adapted from Greek myths by Anthony Minghella, who became an Oscar-winning filmmaker a decade later with The English Patient. Minghella weaves the narration of the storyteller (a sturdy and wonderful Michael Gambon, accompanied by a scene-stealing dog) with dialogue from the stories--two episodes per video--to beguiling effect.

John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) directs the tale of "Theseus and the Minotaur." A young man reunites with his father, King Aegeus, but is cursed by his witch of a stepmother (literally). When Theseus tries to stop the regular sacrifice to the half-bull, half-man Minotaur, a new curse awaits the young prince. The magical musician Orpheus (Art Malik) finds his muse in "Orpheus and Eurydice." Unfortunately, she soon dies and goes to Hades where Orpheus follows, attempting to win her soul from the devil himself. By nature, the Greek myth episodes are a bit more mature and downbeat (ages 8 and up), yet give the audience lasting impressions of oft-quoted tales. --Doug Thomas

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5.0 out of 5 stars"Theseus and the Minotaur/Orpheus and Eurydice"
By Karen Weber on March 10, 2000
Format: VHS Tape
It's a crime that Jim Henson's "Story Teller" series isn't available yet in stores, but at least you can get them from Amazon!
"The Greek Myths" branch of this series features good production values and acting. Robert Stephens is a knockout as a very nasty Hades indeed in "Orpheus and Eurydice." These are quite earthy, in keeping with the originals (Theseus is a real cad!), and too frightening in parts for little kids; they're aimed at older children and adults.
For accurate representations of myths and folktales, one can't do better than Henson's "Story Teller" series. The narration is also quite good (John Hurt in the original series; Michael Gambon of "The Singing Detective" in the follow-up "Greek Myths").
Anthony Minghella of "The English Patient" and "The End of the Affair" wrote every episode. It represents some of his and Henson's finest work. (Henson died shortly after finishing "Greek Myths"). Don't miss "The Story Teller" series! You'll be sorry if you do.
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5.0 out of 5 starsamong the best
By A Customer on September 19, 2003
Format: VHS Tape Verified Purchase
I can't praise these incarnations of the greek myths enough. They are neither watered-down nor meant to cater to the queasy hypocrisy that seems to pass for children's fare in these days of over-protectiveness and over-indulgence. My own children grew up with these tales and appreciated Jim Henson's series for the undiluted yet highly masterful handling of the tales that, until the advent of Shakespeare, best defined the human ethos.
Already the possessor of the equally praiseworthy Storyteller series on DVD, I can only echo the sentiments of previous reviewers: the entire Henson Greek Myth series deserves to be out on DVD.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMagnificent production
By A Customer on March 26, 2000
Format: VHS Tape
There were only four episodes of the "Greek Myths"off-shoot of "The Storyteller" series, and it is fortunatethat all of them are now available to own on video. This tape has "Theseus and the Minotaur" and "Orpheus and Eurydice" on it, and both are very well done. I recommend getting both tapes, so that you can enjoy all of the episodes. Believe me, your only disappointment will be that there not many more of them.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Storyteller-Theseus and the Minotaur/Orpheus and Eurydice
By Charles D. Joyce on February 1, 2009
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Excellent video! I am a Latin teacher and this film is great for middle and high school students. Very well done!!!
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