Gormenghast (2000)

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(32 ratings)

The ancient family of Groan has been incarcerated for centuries in the vast crumbling castle of Gormenghast. The dynasty is threatened by the charismatic Steerpike who escapes his destiny as a kitchen boy. As Steerpike charms and outwits the eccentric inhabitants into submission, including the… More The ancient family of Groan has been incarcerated for centuries in the vast crumbling castle of Gormenghast. The dynasty is threatened by the charismatic Steerpike who escapes his destiny as a kitchen boy. As Steerpike charms and outwits the eccentric inhabitants into submission, including the beautiful Fuchsia, only Titus, stands in his way. The Young Earl and his pretender fight a bloody duel against the fantastic backdrop of the disintegrating castle. Who will emerge the victor and what secrets will they discover? -- © 2000 BBC

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 4 hr.
Directed By: Andy Wilson
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Critic Reviews

Staci Layne Wilson, Buzzine Magazine
Recommended to fans of movies like The Madness of King George, or The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.
Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com
This sumptuous vision looks great, serves up plenty that's pleasing, and although is somewhat flat is not bad. It does, though, take Peake's extraordinary achievement and makes it, well, ordinary.
Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com
This Warner/BBC Video two-disc DVD package presents a reasonably clean (some speckling) full-screen (1.33:1) transfer with excellent Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo sound. The main bonus is a half-hour making-of documentary....