In one of the largest cities of the Discworld, Ankh-Morpork, comes first in the history of the Disc tourist - Twoflower. Naive insurance agent traveling with a magic chest full gold, and only craves to see the diversity of life in the city. Around the same time, kicked out of the guild of wizards lackadaisical student Rincewind - aged wizard mastered forty-one years spell ... and then, in a fatal accident. Fate brings the two characters together: by coincidence, cowardly and cunning Rincewind guide becomes simple-minded and good Dvatsvetka. And from the time of the meeting so begins a series of amazing events that are surprise even to "the wise of this world" - magicians, scientists ..

Despite the fact that the color of magic - it pattern, intended for television broadcast, instead of film distribution, it It caused a considerable stir among fans of cinema. And it is more than naturally, as "The Colour of Magic" - an adaptation of the first two novels of the series on the Discworld, which was written by Terry Pratchett. This British author has long ago he gained fame not only at home, but also around the world for unique sense of humor: Easy, deeply ironic and, sometimes verging to the absurd. But such is the author's style, by which books Pratchett recognizable among millions of others.

Before the director of "The Colour of Magic", and the whole film crew had a very difficult task - to make a reality of a terrific atmosphere of novels, as most of the audience up before all fans of the book. But for those who, even in the hands not holding books Pratchett do not forget the cost - film adaptation of the great books of fantasy necessarily We must maintain plot outline and color images, or "profane" Spectators will remain at least at a loss! For this option can supply filmmakers solid top five: the development of events leaves no "white spots" and creates a holistic impression that all the same is happening on the screen.

Perhaps we should note the special style "The Colour of Magic": due to the fact that this picture created for television broadcasts, It is reminiscent of a colorful theatrical performance. And this, in its turn, adds a special charm fantastic pictures of dragons, wizards, "live" trunks and traveling beyond the edge of the earth. Cast paintings - to match the basic structure of the theater: the characters of the film are embodied great. Of course, many fans of the book will argue with me: Rincewind, they say, should be totally different look! But let's also remember that each of us is endowed with an individual's imagination, so the move to the screen book hero, which unconditionally accept everything - not an easy task.

The only thing that slightly disappointed in the film adaptation - is the special effects. They barely reach the level of "good". But the fantasy genre needs a beautiful visual image more than any other genre! Of course, it can be attributed to the quality of the average effects on television focus "Magic Colors", and the absence of solid budget, for example, as in "The Lord of the Rings."

But if you do not focus on the times improbable mists of spells and flying fun Space the ship, you can fully enjoy the excellent actor playing Sean Austin David Jason, incidentally - Jeremy Irons, and get a huge the pleasure of living and multifaceted humor Terry Pratchett, received strong development in the film "The Colour of Magic."

Anna Morug