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Summary: Enchanting!!!
Review: Rankin and Bass Productions have never failed to achieve in the area of Animation. Their incredibly unique style is simply genius. The way the characters are drawn the voices used, everyone will remember the same types of creatures, faces, and voices from the cartoon movies "The Hobbit" and "Return of the King". Rankin and Bass also did the cartoon series "Thundercats" and "Silverhawks". I only wish they would make more of anything I think their work is amazing, and truly artistic beyond a level readily appreciated completely. If you are a fan of any of the above films or cartoons than this is another Great piece to add to your collection. Even if you have never heard Rankin and Bass you should really really get this movie it is utter Magic. Everything about it will put you more in touch with life on a human level. This is a must buy!
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Summary: If you love the animated Hobbit, this is for you...
Review: My four-year-old unicorn freak calls this movie 'not scary'and that is hard to find in children's videos these days. There is little death in this story and it is not gory or dwelled upon, unlike a whole lot of Disney offerings. The only evils in this story are greed and envy. Truly enjoyable for kids of all ages, with the same animators that did The Hobbit, the pictured jacket cover does not do the film justice in the quality of the art.
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Summary: Faded Classic
Review: The Last Unicorn is one of those movies that you could, and will, never forget. I've watched it countless times (where I now need to buy another one due to wear), and each time I rediscover its charm. It is a masterpiece, whether it be of animated features, or movies. Made in a joint between the US and Japan (Studio Ghibli), its animation is anything but par. Ghibli has always done great work, with Miyazaki-san, and The Last Unicorn is no exception. There is so much beauty to be held, almost making it too heavy to carry. The eye is stunned by each character and background; all of it drawn with heart. And with outstanding animation, comes a story unlike any other. A tale of love and determination, with heart-warming and funny characters. And villains that will leave you wondering how someone could be so cold. The story of the last unicorn is not to be forgotten; never. Even the music holds so much emotion, it could not be forgotten. The songs and BGMs are of the highest quality for an animated feature, and the opening 'The Last Unicorn,' sung by Kenny Loggins, is among my all-time favorite songs. Overall, The Last Unicorn is above-average fantasy, with quality animation, an epic story, and outstanding music (and hey, the performances aren't too bad either ^^) that everyone is sure to like.
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Summary: For Ages 3 and Up...
Review: I have seen many a good animated movie in my time, but veryvery few excellent ones. The Last Unicorn is one of them. I don'tremember when I first saw this movie, but I could probably be safesaying sometime when I was around 3 years of age. Of course at thatage I only watched it for the beautiful (mythical?) unicorn and thefairy tale magic that only a small child can truly understand, buteven then it stood out to me as something very special, not anythinglike a Disney or Don Bluth film. It was less processed, more raw andpersonal, which endeared it all the more to me. I rented itfaithfully every time my parents would go to the video store. Now Iam much older than three, and this movie is still my favorite animatedfilm of all time. Why? Just as much for all the reasons I watched itwhen I was younger, but it has also evolved much in my sight sincethen. The story gives you a completely different perspective onmythical creatures and how they think and feel. It also gives youinsight into human nature and a little bit of the real world. And, mypersonal favorite part of the movie (and the book for that matter)--the deep quotes that really make you think. But don't let me giveaway the movie! Among the more technical aspects of the movie Ienjoyed, I am immensely happy with how close the movie was to thebook, but what do you expect? Peter S. Beagle wrote the screenplay!... I think that the music of The Last Unicorn is enjoyable andmemorable (and I'm not saying that just because I can quote the wholemovie ~.^). In short--if you or your children are really intounicorns, fantasy, or just a really good story this movie is for you.And if you've automatically classified it as only a children's moviebecause it's animated, prepare to be surprized. "There are nohappy endings, because nothing ends." -- The Last Unicorn, byPeter S. Beagle END
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Summary: Most Beautiful Tale of all Time
Review: This beautiful masterpiece presents the best animated tale of myth, and legend that I have ever seen. I was only 5 when I first saw this work of art, and still to this day love it as my favorite movie of all time. And now that I am grown I love it even more since I can now understand the underlying text of the love and the stark change from immortal Unicorn, to a diying, horribly complex human body. Fantastic!
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Summary: Scary but sooooo GOOD!
Review: I'm only 14 and I saw this movie about 4 years ago and I have seen some parts of it recently and i just adore it!!! Even the parts I have seen recently scare me though! Personally, i dont know how it got rated G, i think it should be pg-13 or pg!!! i was terrified!! I love movies and I can handle a lot of scary things but this was very scary for a childrens movie! It's a beatuful tale of a unicorn (dont we all wish they existed):) and her journeys to see if she is the last one! the story behind it all is frightening but definetley worth it!
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Summary: A near-perfect adaptation of the original novel!
Review: My seeing this movie took a convoluted route. I saw the trailers as a young teenager, never got to see the movie, then found the book lying on a shelf at my summer camp, gathering dust. The camp counselors let me keep it, and I loved every page. A few years later, my local video store got a copy and I finally saw the movie. Normally, after reading the book the movie is a vast disappointment. Not so with this. The movie captures all of the essentials and most of the small details of the novel, and keeps the same energy level and emotions. The fact that Mr. Beagle wrote the screenplay as well as the novel probably has something to do with this. ;-) The characters are very well interpreted and acted, with the best performances given by Angela Lansbury (Mommy Fortuna) and Christopher Lee (King Haggard). Picking Robert Klein as the Butterfly was an inspired choice -- even though it's only a five-minute portion of the film, the producers paid as much attention to this minor character as to the major ones that fill the story. As other reviewers have noted, you get the impression that none of the characters are truly "evil". They simply have suffered bad fortune or disappointment (as everyone in life does at one time or another), and how they chose to react to that is what ultimately shaped their character. This is a nice touch and a welcome departure from standard "black-and-white" fantasy characters. The music soundtrack, frankly, is bland, and many of the songs are unnecessary (the romantic duet between the Unicorn and Prince Lir is particularly saccharine -- yes, I'm a guy, but I'm a married guy with a daughter and thinking of that song STILL turns my stomach). On the plus side, most of the songs were performed by America, and they seemed to understand the music was secondary to the overall story and kept things reasonably muted and subdued. The animation isn't the best. I felt like I was watching "The Hobbit" again, just with a different story. But the animation is just a conveyance for the story, and the story is what is most important here. This is a must-have for any fantasy-lovers video collection. While there is some violence and some slightly scary scenes, it's still a Rankin/Bass animation, and that means that kids won't be unduly frightened.
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Summary: A Magical Vision of Storytelling on the silverscreen
Review: As a child, i recalled watching this awesome piece of animation continuously. Now as a young adult at the age of 17, i find it more and more mesmerizing to watch this movie more and more with a better understanding of the heroine and her tale as a beautiful unicorn in search of the rest of her "people" that were dragged to the ends of the earth by the strong and dangerously powerful Red Bull..the caretaker of the Unicorns.The voices aiding in the tale are also wonderful and breath a new sense of life into the characters of Schmedrick,Molly,Prince Lir',the evil King Haggard, are just a few examples of great "acting".From the opening sequence of the unicorn in her splendor as a magnificent creature longing for a companion until the closing sequence of the unicorn returning home with a better understanding of True love, this is surely a delight not worth missing. This film is an excellent adaption of the book by Peter S. Beagle and I reccomend that everyone agrees with me to pick up a copy of Beagle's novel BEFORE or after you watch this wonderful work because either way, you're in for an absolute treat full of adventure,fantasy,and of course,True Love.
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Summary: Haunting and beautiful
Review: At last, an animated rendition of a novel that stays true to the original story. This film leaves out none of the magic of Beagle's novel and adds nothing unnecessary. Kids will love it for a wonderful fairy tale, adults will revel in the haunting beauty and captivating magic. A wonderful animated adventure for the whole family.
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Summary: Beautifully done!
Review: At last, an adaptation of a great book that captures all the magic of the original story, leaves out nothing important, and adds nothing unneccesarily. The fact that the book's original author, Peter S. Beagle, wrote the screenplay and oversaw production of this excellent Rankin/Bass animated feature makes it one of the best book adaptations out there. Combining a fantastic quest story, with fairy tale, romance, and adventure, The Last Unicorn will captivate audiences of all ages.
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