After a brief interlude of wish making and silliness, Virginia, Tony, Wendell and Wolf are pursued back to the fairytale realm through a mirror by the three troll king's sons. With Wolf as a guide, Tony and Virginia embark on a long journey through the magical nine kingdoms to help Wendell save this world from an evil queen bent on revenge. They travel through settings full of special effects. From the opening sequence through the rest of the miniseries, this film is filled with lavish special effects. There is the beanstalk forest, castles, fairytale creatures and many other sights.
Magic is always present but has a price and is done in some interesting ways.
The effects give the film a fantastic feel. They are good enough to provide the miniseries with a realistic touch. Effects aren't everything. Characters make the setting and plot come alive. There are many interesting characters here.