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Summary: A classic!
Review: I have been trying to get this movie for years. I was finally able to borrow a copy from my local library just so I could show my 7-year-old daughter. She fell in love with it, too! The brownies are our favorite characters - they add some great laughs. For those who are interested, George Lucas has continued the story with a trilogy of books.
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Summary: A decent-enough child fantasy movie.
Review: "Willow" is a mixed bag of different movie venues and audience reactions, ranging from originality to predictability, from exciting to downright weird. It lacks the ingenuity and spirit of such child-oriented movies as "The Neverending Story" and "The Goonies," but for the most part, it pays off, and you may be surprised to find yourself enjoying different sections of the film. The beginning is wonderful, a highly suspenseful opening in which an evil queen brings all pregnant mothers in her kingdom before her in hopes of locating and destroying the one chosen to bring her reign of terror to an end. A midwife smuggles the child out of the castle, and before she is set upon by wildebeests, she sends the child floating down the river, where it comes to the attention of the Nelywn community. In the world of "Willow," there are two sets of people: the Nelwyns, a community of short, midget people, and the Daikinis, regular-sized humans. The baby is a Daikini, and so Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) is called upon to return the baby to its original habitat. Setting out on the dangerous journey, he soon meets adventurous Madmartigan (Val Kilmer), and the two pair up to take the baby to its destination, which changes almost every minute as they encounter such beings as a forest fairy, and a sorceress who comes in the form of a rat, a bird, a goat, etc. The movie isn't really interested in setting a straight course for itself. The constant changing of setting, pace, and destination are all a reminder that a movie such as this is more of a device for action and humor rather than logical plot. Because this movie is aimed at children, and has a childlike quality of its own, it gets away with such a tactic. Having said that, the film is exceptionally entertaining. It's full of humor and yes, even a little bit of suspense, likeable characters, who are sometimes so goofy and cumbersome that you'll laugh until you cry, and a story that is the stuff dreams are made of. Kilmer's character is a throwback of sorts to the swashbuckling heroes of yesteryear, while Davis is a hero as well, and the one we all come out rooting for. The action sequences are mindless good fun, ranging from a high-speed horse chase to some showdowns at various castles throughout the land. These scenes all give Lucas and director Ron Howard a chance to showcase some of the finer set pieces in a children's movie, from knights in armor and beautiful yet foreboding vistas, to dark, gothic castles and otherworldly creatures conjured out of magical powers. Watching the movie as an adult proves to be far different than from seeing it in my childhood. As a child, I remembered the excitement of such scenes, and looking back on them, I find that it is unfair to dismiss the movie on its logic. I do find that some scenes are somewhat disturbing for younger children, at whom the movie is aimed, such as the sequence in which a two-headed dragon rises out of a river; they seem a bit too daring for a children's movie. The fantasy land created in "Willow" lives up to the expectations of the genre, and even goes a bit further. The story is a bit befuddled, but paying attention to its flaws takes away from the fun and excitement it has in spinning its tale. The special effects are dazzling without being jaw-dropping, and the action is intense without being gratuitous. As a children's movie, "Willow" is pure, nonsensical satisfaction.
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Summary: WOW BRO!!
Review: This movie has got to be the best movie of all time. skeletons and stuff and midgets and badguys and magic. it has everything!! I totally forgot about this film and one day the theme song was stuck in my head for some reason and I couldn't figure out where it was from. then I was like oh man!! WILLOW!!
that movie ROCKS. I'm sure all of you have had the same thing. but anyway, this movie has got to be one of the most classic films of the 80s early ninties. wow bro!
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Summary: This will be a DVD to own!!!
Review: I've been waiting for this DVD for some time. This is a classic story brought to you from the man who made Star Wars. It has a great cast and some awesome special effects for its time. Its a movie that leaves you feeling inspired
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Summary: One of the greatest Adventures Ever told.
Review: I remmember watching willow as a child. The medi-evil settings, the pagan magic and the humour of a little guy named willow. A great adventure that blends all its elements seamlessly together to create a vivid picture that captures you imagination and puts you in the story. The film is is entertaining from the word go and the music accents it brilliantly. The organisation of the villagers is one that hasn't been seen since "The wizard of oz" munchkin land scene. This is a tale of, action, adventure, magic, and love. Very entertaining for all ages.
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Summary: One of the greatest movies ever? Hmmmm....No! But close!
Review: Trust me, Willow is an absolutely amazing fantasy/adventure movie. Lucas at its finest! I hope we'll not be disappointed by the DVD! Star what? Indiana who? Whatever...It's Willow's time, now!
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Summary: Willow is Great
Review: If you want to get a movie that is worth your money...there is no better purchase that you could make (probably in your whole life) than buying this movie. This movie is classic.
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Summary: In the Top 10 of Fantasy/ Sci-fi films
Review: This film rivals "Star Wars" in its ability to be movie with hugh amounts of special effects while not sacrificing the story. It takes elements from earlier movies like "The Poseidon Adventure", "The Princess Bride" and "Return of the Jedi" and vastly improves upon them. The Ron Howard/ George Lucas collaboration was a successful one because the talents of both producers mend seamlessly scene for scene. Val Kilmer truly shows off his ability to become the character he is portraying. The musical score by James Horner is one of best ever written, and by far the best of his career. The music challenge's the Star Wars theme because it gives the film a certain organic felling, and really draws you into the action on screen. The movie is rated PG but could easily be PG-13 in this day and age. It's darker than the Star Wars films and could upset younger viewers. Overall, I'd recommend this movie to anyone who is even slightly a fan of George Lucas or Ron Howard.
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Summary: The Best Thing About This Movie
Review: The Best Thing About This Movie is that the greatest musical talent to ever live has a role in it. If you don't know who it is you don't deserve to be consuming oxygen.
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Summary: GREAT Movie
Review: this movie was a real classic and I loved watching it when I was a kid... a movie that has to be owned!!!
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