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Willow (1988)
Front Cover Actor
Val Kilmer
Joanne Whalley
Warwick Davis
Jean Marsh
Patricia Hayes
Billy Barty
Pat Roach
Gavan O'Herlihy
David Steinberg (III)
Phil Fondacaro
Movie Details
Director Ron Howard
Language English
Audience Rating PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
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
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 392
Collection Status In Collection
Links Amazon US
Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region 1
UPC (Barcode) 024543025139
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1