Willow (Special Edition)

Product Description:
In the dungeons of the castle of the evil queen-sorceress bavmorda a prisoner gives birth to a child who according to an ancient prophecy will put an end to the reign of the queen. A midwife saves the child from the wrath of bavmorda but is forced to throw her cradle in a river.Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 09/05/2006Starring: Val Kilmer Warwick DavisRun time: 126 minutesRating: PgDirector: Ron Howard

Amazon.com:
This epic Lucasfilm fantasy serves up enough magical adventure to satisfy fans of the genre, though it treads familiar territory. With abundant parallels to Star Wars, the story (by George Lucas) follows the exploits of the little farmer Willow (Warwick Davis), an aspiring sorcerer appointed to deliver an infant princess from the evil queen (Jean Marsh) to whom the child is a crucial threat. Val Kilmer plays the warrior who joins Willow's campaign with the evil queen's daughter (Joanne Whalley, who later married Kilmer). Impressive production values, stunning locations (in England, Wales, and New Zealand) and dazzling special effects energize the routine fantasy plot, which alternates between rousing action and cute sentiment while failing to engage the viewer's emotions. A parental warning is appropriate: director Ron Howard has a light touch aimed at younger viewers, but doesn't shy away from grisly swordplay and at least one monster (a wicked two-headed dragon) that could induce nightmares. --Jeff Shannon

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Fantastic Movie!
Willow was such a delightful movie.I've had the movie for years and about every two years I play it again--it's that entertaining.You would think Hollywood would take the hint and had sequels to this movie.I feel this way about Clash of the Titans also--still playing it every so often since the 80's!Anyway, Val Kilmer was great and the little folks stole the show!We need more--come on Hollywood, start growing some smarts!
Rating: - "I Hate Trolls!"
WARNING: This review may contain spoilers!

George Lucas (Star Wars Trilogy) has always enjoyed delving into mythological archetypes in his films and when Willow was released in 1988, it served as an example of his fascination with stories of unlikely and unexpected heroes. Directed by Ron Howard (Splash), Willow was a Box Office and critical disappointment when it first debuted, however since then it has developed a loyal following of diehard fans.

When a baby girl is born ... Read More
Rating: - DVD from amazon
the item I purchased arrived in excellent condition and also in a very timely manner.
Rating: - good movie
I have enjoyed this movie since I was a kid and now my children like it.
Rating: - "I have Cherlindrea's wand, Bavmorda!"
This Lucas-written, Ron Howard-directed "epic fantasy" is one of those commercial flops that actually came to find a sizeable cult-following in the years after its theatrical run--whether via TV-showings, VHS, or now in this bright DVD incarnation.

Yes, the plot is totally derivative: savior-babies in reed baskets; halfling-types who must be brave enough to "carry" a serious burden on their shoulders; Brave but exiled swordfighter; Evil sorceror with equally evil General. Yeah, yeah, ... Read More