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| The Box of Delights [1984] | ![The Box of Delights [1984]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SMEGRK5DL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Renny Rye
Actors: Bill Wallis, Simon Barry (ii), Paul Wilce, Philip Locke, Charles Pemberton
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
Buy New: £21.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 6929
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Running Time: 163 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.5 x 0.5
EAN: 5014503151324
ASIN: B00067IEGY
Theatrical Release Date: 1984
Release Date: November 1, 2004
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new (not sealed - comes in fold out box) sent within 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 An Imperishable Delight November 20, 2006
23 out of 27 found this review helpful
I remember 'Box' the first time round, and was captivated. I'd heard of Robert Stephens after the Radio 4 adaptation of 'The Lord of the Rings' in the 1980s, and I was already a fan of the incomparable (and sadly missed) Patrick Troughton through his role as the second Doctor Who. The other aspect that really won me over was the opening and closing music. I don't think this is credited anywhere on the DVD or video release, so if anyone wants a copy, it's taken from Victor Hely-Hutchinson's 'Carol Symphony'. It's been recorded at least twice, but 'Box' uses the version made by Barry Rose and the Pro Arte Orchestra at Guildford Cathedral. The Symphony itself is a wonderful piece of music in its own right.
Outstanding August 10, 2006
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
It delighted me as a child when I first saw it on television and continues to delight me as an adult. A truly magical story which has become an institution in our household. Wonderful performances especially from Robert Stephens as Abner Brown and Patrick Troughton as Cole Hawlings.
It is a fantastic production which never fails to put you in the christmas spirit. A must for children of all ages!!!!
 Good but.... February 11, 2006
10 out of 65 found this review helpful
This is a very beautiful film, full of the christmas spirit. The costumes and sets are all well done, and although the graphics leave alot to be desired they are kind of nostalgic. The acting is generally good, paarticularly Abner Brown and Cole Haulings (don't know the actor's names) who are both brilliant. However the huge animal costumes are too unreal, and the "wolves" are sometimes not even the right colour. And the main charater's (Kay's) discrimination against the girls staying with him makes you wince. And then there is the ending. It is appaling that he woke up and it was all a dream. Despite these faults however the BBC have produced a very good program with some good extras, and it can be enjoyed if you ignore the dated graphics, and sexism.
The Box of Delights January 20, 2006
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
Kay Harker, on his way home from school for Christmas, encounters Cole Hawlings, the Punch and Judy man who tells him that "the wolves are running". He plunges headlong into an adventure involving Cole's "Box of Delights" which he gives to Kay for safekeeping and which brings Kay into contact with his old adversaries Abner Brown and Sylvia Daisy Pouncer (If you haven't already, then read "The Midnight Folk") The magic of Christmas combined with the magic of dreams and imagination makes for a fabulous family film for all ages.
The Box of delights is still a pleasure to open! January 10, 2006
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I vividly remember watching a "Box of Delights" when it was first aired during Christmas 1984 and when it was repeated the following year. The dramatic story and "dark" atmosphere is truly fanatastic. The effects are old fashioned but not dated as they use cartoon animation, rather than dated computer graphics.The extras are brilliant too - 2004 Kay Harker (long haired and bearded!) and Director Interview, Blue Peter, Take Two and Pebble Mill Clips - these are highly enjoyable. I remember the television "extras" when they were broadcast at the time too. How the years fly by!
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