My favorite fantasy movies
WILLOW : A reference in heroic-fantasy !
Amazon summary:
A magnificent kingdom ruled by a tyrannical and ruthless queen, populated by legendary and mythical creatures (dwarves, trolls, elves… ) where beliefs and witchcraft are commonplace; a brave and virile warrior (Val Kilmer), solitary and unattached, whose only weakness is his irreversible attraction to women; an extraordinary hero (Warwick Davis) whose greatness of spirit is inversely proportional to his small size, charged with a fairy tale quest on which depends the survival of a whole people… These are the ingredients of Willow, a marvelous fantasy tale written and produced by George Lucas himself, and directed by Ron Howard, whose overflowing imagination and originality are easily recognizable through a dynamic scenario full of humor, mischief, adventures and twists of all kinds.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN: The Beginnings of Schwarzenneger
Amazon summary:
Taken from his parents by the ruthless leader of a cult (James Earl Jones) and his band of cruel raiders, Conan is condemned throughout his youth to lead a life of slavery, the sole purpose of which is to make him a gladiator in the service of his masters. En route to the Far East to improve his fighting skills, Conan is freed and begins a perilous and unrelenting quest to avenge the murder of his parents. The gladiator will have to eliminate his bloodthirsty enemies in a death-defying adventure in which courage, strength, character, and the victory of good over evil will play a crucial role.
EXCALIBUR : Le film à voir et revoir sur les légendes Arthuriennes !
Amazon Summary:
In a world dominated by magicians and where dragons rub shoulders with fairies, Excalibur, the sword forged by the enchanter Merlin, has just been plucked from the rock by the young Arthur, who thus accedes to sovereignty. Around the new king, the knights of the round table embark on the terrible epic, the quest for the Grail…
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: Best book adaptation ever?
Whatever one may say, Peter Jackson has succeeded in his bet.
The adaptation of the monument of Fantasy seemed an impossible task to achieve, and yet ….
Sets, special effects, soundtrack… a pure moment of cinematic happiness.
THE HOBBIT TRILOGY: Great show!
I admit, I was more than dubious when I saw that the little novel “The Hobbit” was going to be adapted into a big movie trilogy.
But once again, Peter Jackson has conquered my heart.
I also recommend you this wonderful adaptation!
My favorite fantasy movies
WILLOW : A reference in heroic-fantasy !
Amazon summary:
A magnificent kingdom ruled by a tyrannical and ruthless queen, populated by legendary and mythical creatures (dwarves, trolls, elves… ) where beliefs and witchcraft are commonplace; a brave and virile warrior (Val Kilmer), solitary and unattached, whose only weakness is his irreversible attraction to women; an extraordinary hero (Warwick Davis) whose greatness of spirit is inversely proportional to his small size, charged with a fairy tale quest on which depends the survival of a whole people… These are the ingredients of Willow, a marvelous fantasy tale written and produced by George Lucas himself, and directed by Ron Howard, whose overflowing imagination and originality are easily recognizable through a dynamic scenario full of humor, mischief, adventures and twists of all kinds.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN: The Beginnings of Schwarzenneger
Amazon summary:
Taken from his parents by the ruthless leader of a cult (James Earl Jones) and his band of cruel raiders, Conan is condemned throughout his youth to lead a life of slavery, the sole purpose of which is to make him a gladiator in the service of his masters. En route to the Far East to improve his fighting skills, Conan is freed and begins a perilous and unrelenting quest to avenge the murder of his parents. The gladiator will have to eliminate his bloodthirsty enemies in a death-defying adventure in which courage, strength, character, and the victory of good over evil will play a crucial role.
EXCALIBUR : The movie to see and re-see on the Arthurian legends !
Amazon Summary:
In a world dominated by magicians and where dragons rub shoulders with fairies, Excalibur, the sword forged by the enchanter Merlin, has just been plucked from the rock by the young Arthur, who thus accedes to sovereignty. Around the new king, the knights of the round table embark on the terrible epic, the quest for the Grail…
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: Best book adaptation ever?
Whatever one may say, Peter Jackson has succeeded in his bet.
The adaptation of the monument of Fantasy seemed an impossible task to achieve, and yet ….
Sets, special effects, soundtrack… a pure moment of cinematic happiness.
THE HOBBIT TRILOGY: Great show!
I admit, I was more than dubious when I saw that the little novel “The Hobbit” was going to be adapted into a big movie trilogy.
But once again, Peter Jackson has conquered my heart.
I also recommend you this wonderful adaptation!