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| Willow
Year: 1988
Classification: Action/Adventure
Actors/Actresses:
- Billy Barty
- Warwick Davis
- Ron Howard
- Val Kilmer
- George Lucas
- Kevin Pollak
- Joanne Whalley
Action, Fantasy, and Romance - What's not to love?
The story revolves around a "little" farmer named Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis). Willow finds an abandoned baby. According to an ancient prophecy, the baby will grow to put a stop to the evil reign of Queen Bavmorda ( Jean Marsh). Since Willow was the one to find the child, he is selected by his village to go on a journey to deliver the baby to safety. Now with only a single swordsman named Madmartigan ( Val Kilmer)at his side, Willow must overcome the the Queen's evil forces of darkness, and keep the baby safe at all costs...
With the acception of the Lord of the Ring films, " Willow" has to be the best fantasy film I have ever seen. The story itself is outstanding. Watching a man of Willow's size have to overcome numerous obstacles, is really inspiring. The film also offers non stop action, and tons of laughs. The special effects are out of this world. Especially with all of the sorcery, the two headed dragon, and all of the other creatures. It is all amazing to see. The acting is great all around. Warwick Davis ( known for his role as the Leprechaun), really shines here. He shows fierce courage, determination, and unending love for the baby. Madmartigan might be one of Kilmer's best roles ever. He is courageous, great with the sword, and extremely funny. Joanne Whalley does a nice job a Sorsha. The chemistry between her and Kilmer is outstanding. The two eventually became married in real life. Kevin Pollack and Rick Overton are hillarious as the "Brownie Soldiers" and provide for most of the film's laughs. But the best performance hands down came from Jean Marsh as Queen Bavmorda. The first time I saw this film as a little kid, she really gave me the creeps. She is still just as dipisable today, as she was then! Outstanding performance!! Ron Howard did a great job with directing the rest of the little people in the film too. They came together and really made Willow's village seem believeable.
"Willow" is definately at the top of the Fantasy genre. The story involves one small man overcoming the odds, the special effects are incredible, the action is non stop, the film is extremely funny, and all of the performances are great. Watching this film, is a great way to spend a couple of hours. The DVD makes the film even better. You get two featurettes, a behind the scenes gallery, and a lot more. Definately a must own!!!
Excellent fantasy
Finally the enthralling fantasy that is Willow is released on DVD! Now when is the Star Wars trilogy arriving?? Anyway, this is definitely one of my favorite fantasy movies of all time. The movies Legend and Krull are also great, but don't have the enrapturing quality that all of George Lucas's movies seem to have. The movie follows a Nelwyn farmer, Willow, that is dreaming of becoming a sorcerer. Through a matter of fate he becomes the guardian of a baby, the one prophecied to save the world. During the film he meets Val Kilmer's character, who is reluctant but helps Willow nevertheless, and a couple of teeny-tiny rodents that provide the humor in the story. He also finds help where he least expects in the form of a beautiful young lady, that is actually the Queen Bavmorda's daughter. In his journey to save the babe he goes through many seriously risky situations, one that includes a mutated dragon.
The plot line is excellent and the dialogue goes from serious to funny without breaking any seams. The plot seems to contain some elements of the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, but it combines them well and creates a movie that stands firmly on its own. Excellent movie recommended for fans of Tolkien, Lucas, and any fantasy adventures. Buy it today, its a great Christmas gift.
Now if they would only make movies out of the novel sequels...
Willow- What i think...
When i was little, i really did enjoy this film, and watched it for hours. I am not sure about it now, since its been a while. But i remember it being amazingly fantastic, and i loved every minute of it. The storyline was well thought out, and it had a mixture of genres. Including, Fantasy, Comedy, adventure and more, all the aspects which will please a child audience.Its a love, hate relationship, either you LOVE it or hate it really. Its not every ones cup of tea, but its certainly mine. If your things such as Lord of the rings, Never ending story, etc, (anything with magical aspects) Then this is the thing for you! :)
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