Fantasy Favs of a Fantasy Geek (10 titles)
What makes a good fantasy movie? It's a difficault question to answer. There have only been a handful of good ones ever made. Yet fantasy is one of the most popular (if not THE most popular) genre of novels after romance, so where did all the good stories go? Why is Harry Potter being made into many films, while The Daughter of The Empire series by Feist and Legend by Gemmil remain in word form? This list sorts the fairy tales from the heroic fantasy, and spits on Harry Potter.
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The Lord Of The Rings - The Return Of The King
Not just the best fantasy movie ever made, but also the best MOVIE ever made, period. Although Return of the King was the best of the trillogy, count them all as taking the number one spot. Without breaking a sweat.
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The Lord Of The Rings - The Return Of Th...
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Elijah Wood, Miranda Otto, Ian McKellen
Director: Peter Jackson
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As Sauron gathers his forces, the kingdom of Gondor is in need of its king, Aragorn. Gandalf sets off to Minas Tirith to try and rally the troops of Gondor, while King Theoden of Rohan brings his forces to help keep Sauron distracted from the movements of the ring bearer. Meanwhile Frodo, ..read more »
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The Princess Bride
Charming and exciting, The Princess Bride is a parody of all things fantasy, but only slightly. Mostly, it's just brilliant.
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The Princess Bride
on DVD
(1987)
Starring: Cary Elwes, Peter Falk, Mandy Patinkin
Director: Rob Reiner
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Director Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman's THE PRINCESS BRIDE, effectively evoking the wondrous, wide-eyed spirit of the witty 1973 novel. When a sick boy (Fred Savage) receives a visit from his doting grandfather (Peter Falk) who intends to read to him from ..read more »
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Merlin
Bloody brilliant! The best TV movie ever? It's a crime this didn't make it to the big screen! Helena Bonham Carter, Sam Neil, Miranda Richardson, and some sweeeeeet magic and sword battles!
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Merlin
on DVD
(1998)
Starring: Sam Neill, Helena Bonham-Carter, John Gielgud
Director: Steve Barron
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This ambitious, all-star miniseries treatment of the Round Table legends is narrated from the perspective of the sorcerer Merlin (Sam Neill), who must choose between loyalty to the court and his love for beautiful Nimue (Isabella Rossellini). Solid acting and spectacular special effects combine to ..read more »
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Pirates Of The Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest
Although this was my favourite of the three fantasy movies starring Cap'n Jack, all three were pretty darn good in there own special ways. Funny, action packed, good old swashbuckling fun from the oldschool storytelling ... erm ... school.
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Pirates Of The Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Mackenzie Crook, Kevin McNally, Keira Knightley
Director: Gore Verbinski
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Shiver me timbers, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp)returns in this rip-roaring, sea-faring sequel to the colossal hit, CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL. Reunited with Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), Sparrow must face his greatest adversary yet – the nautically naughty ..read more »
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Labyrinth
Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm a nostalgic fool. Or maybe Labrynth is one of the best kid's movies ever! Okay, it's not exactly realistic, but come on! David Bowie as the goblin king, some great songs (yes, I said songs, dammit!) and a fantasy world that Brooks himself would be proud of.
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Labyrinth
on DVD
(1986)
Starring: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud
Director: Jim Henson
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Jennifer Connelly plays Sarah, a young woman who wishes her baby brother would be taken away by goblins. She gets her wish and now she must rescue him by going through the forbidding passages of a magical labyrinth to reach the castle of the mighty Goblin-King. A delightful rescue movie penned by ..read more »
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Willow
It's Star Wars, but with swords and magic! And not a lazer in sight. Very well made, and pretty exciting in some places. Worth watching for Val Kilmer's character alone.
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Willow
on DVD
(1988)
Starring: Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley-Kilmer
Director: Ron Howard
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Based on a story by STAR WARS creator George Lucas, WILLOW is director Ron Howard's fantasy world of medieval adventure. WILLOW stars Val Kilmer as Madmartigan, a swashbuckling warrior, and Warwick Davis as the title character. In a mythical kingdom, the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh) ..read more »
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Spirited Away
If you can stomach the J-weird, then you'll actually probably enjoy this highly imaginative amination. I did.
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Spirited Away
on DVD
(2001)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
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In the middle of her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by witches and monsters, where humans are changed into animals.
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Hogfather
Although a Pratchett adaptation loses much in conversion from book to film (namely, the cynical hillarity of his personal narrative), Hogfather is still very true to the idea. It's a shame that they chose Hogfather as the first book to be made in the series, as it's one of the weaker ones. Still, very glamerous and very funny in places (especially the places with the Wizards).
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Hogfather
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Ian Richardson, Shend, Neil Pearson
Director: Vadim Jean
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Based on Terry Pratchett's worldwide best selling fantasy book, Hogfather is set on the semi-medieval but strangely familiar Discworld. And the Hogfather (you know, the jolly fat man) who delivers presents to the kiddies at Christmas at the midwinter festival of Hogswatch has gone missing. But it's ..read more »
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Lord Of The Rings
Most people hate this cartoon. But in some ways, I feel it had things just right. The Ring Wraiths, for example, are far more frightenning than the ones in the recent movies. Also, I found the merging of film and cartoon to be oddly atmospheric and pretty clever.
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Lord Of The Rings
on DVD
(1978)
Starring: Christopher Guard, William Squire, John Hurt
Director: Ralph Bakshi
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Ralph Bakshi's animated adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's revered Middle-earth saga captures the dark mood of the books extraordinarily well. The film covers the first half of the trilogy--THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING and the earlier part of THE TWO TOWERS--as Frodo (voiced by Christopher Guard), the ..read more »
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Ladyhawke
In some places it's no better than Conan. However, the amusing main character, decent action scenes and interesting overall plot make this worthy of making the list.
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Ladyhawke
on DVD
(1985)
Starring: Rutger Hauer, Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer
Director: Richard Donner
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A haunting adventure fantasy about a pair of cursed lovers who are transformed into animal shapes during alternate periods of the day. Broderick, who provides comic relief, is appealing as the couple's young friend, and ultimately, their rescuer. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Sound, ..read more »
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