Willow (Special Edition)

starring: Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Jean Marsh, Patricia Hayes
directed by: Ron Howard
Willow (Special Edition)
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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

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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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Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - ripped off
Illegally sold outside of USA or Canada, unable to be played in Australia. Complete waste of money.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Awesome fantasy story
I have been waiting for bluray of this movie and I just lost my patience and went ahead and bought the DVD. One of my favourite movie when I was a kid.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Buy it, you'll want to watch it again and again...
I can't believe anybody CAN'T like this movie!It's one of my top ten favorites!And I think this is Val Kilmer's best... next to The Doors.


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - 3 1/2-4 stars for this still charming flick
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