Samuel LoveIn our dark, divided world, The Magic Faraway Tree is a much-needed tonic and welcome throwback to the family films of yesteryear, capturing a timeless sense of wonder, warmth and adventure, recalling the enduring charm of classic fantasy favourites. Boasting an all-star cast, solid effects and charming storytelling based on Enid Blyton’s stories, this wonderful and gentle adventure film fits snugly like an old jumper and will delight viewers of all ages. It’s not going to make any best-of-the-year lists, but for what it is, you can’t really ask for anything more. Sweet, innocent and uplifting fun.
Synopsis
Based on the beloved The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran, a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after their arrival, with no Wi-Fi or electricity to charge their treasured electronic gadgets, the children must develop an interest in the great outdoors. Exploring the natural world around their new home, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including cherished characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands, and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE is available on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD from Entertainment in Video
