Willow (Widescreen): Amazon.ca: Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Jean Marsh, Patricia Hayes, Billy Barty, Pat Roach, Gavan O'Herlihy, David Steinberg, Phil Fondacaro, Tony Cox, Robert Gillibrand, Ron Howard, Bob Dolman, George Lucas: DVD

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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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2.0 out of 5 stars Copycat fantasy movie, Dec 24 2001

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M. L. Smith (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Willow (Widescreen) (DVD)

"Willow"tries to be just like great fantasy films like
"Hobbit",and "Neverending Story".Unfortunately,"Willow"
falls flat on its face.The story intended to be good,but
it kept plodding along,taking forever to get to certain parts
of the storyline(the 25-minute scene where the soldiers
were turning into pigs,the 20-minute scene where the brownie
drank beer,the 30-minute scene of the 2 sorceresses fighting,
etc).Perhaps if the movie-makers kept the storylines shorter,
this movie would'nt been more enjoyabel.There are a couple of
of hilariuos moments,but they only last about a couple of minutes.The special effects are okay,and the evil queen
was only half-convincing.Advice:Rent this movie.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent fantasy movie, May 12 2004

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Willow (VHS Tape)

Willow Ufgood (Played by Warwick Davis) is a nelwyn (little people) farmer who aspires to being a good farmer, a good father, and (if possible) the village sorcerer's next apprentice. However when he finds a daikini (tall people/us) baby, his whole world is turned upside-down. This baby is Elora Danan, a child of prophecy, destined to be the end of the evil witch-queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh), and Bavmorda's army is looking for her. There's a destiny at work here, and Willow must see it through. But along the way he will find help in unexpected places, most unexpectedly in the form of Madmartigan (Val Kilmer), a rogue of rogues and self-proclaimed "greatest swordsman that ever lived."

This is a great story of swords and sorcery, good and evil. I thought that the battle scenes were very good, as was the magic. Heck, I even thought that the special effects were good. It's not The Lord of the Rings, but nothing else is. This is an excellent fantasy movie, one that you can sit down and watch with your whole family. It's got something for everyone - action, adventure, magic, romance and comedy. My children (a 13-year-old and a 10-year-old, who are both fans of The Lord of the Rings) both loved this movie, especially the brownies, who have to be seen to be believed. My family and I all highly recommend this movie to you.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hah......hah, Nov 28 2011

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oh willow what an odd little film. It started out a little too jokey pokey fairy flimsy but by the end it gains a so bad its good personality. Is it just me or did the storyline seem like a mishmash of the lord of the rings meets moses. Really tho the little girl at the begining is suppose to bring down the kind and is saved by being sent up the river, just like moses. then a dwarf or dare i say hobbit finds the girl(ring) and must deliver it somewhere....and so the hobbit i mean dwarf played by the very annoying warwick davis must go on a journey to fullfill his destiny. Anways what i liked a disliked about the movie. What i liked was how dark and cheesy it got at the ending with a gory dragon being born and reaking havok on everyone. The dragon was comprised of very terrible effects which we were treated to throughout the whole film but since some time has gone by these effects have added a biut of charm to the movie. in fact i would say the bad effects were actually my favorite part of the whole movie. What i did not like were the two main characters. Val kilmer gave a very strange corny performance and warwick davis was his usual anonying self, except he was a dwarf wearing a cape so that was pretty cool. There are many wizards and fairy like creatures to keep my attention going and near the end the movie kind of got a little creepy for a kids movie and made the difference between a 3 and 4 star review. All in all this movie is best for its nostalgiac values and possibly a good pick for an adult who needs something to watch with the kids.....ps the begining has more dwarfs on screen at one time than ive ever seen....for what its worth.

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3.0 out of 5 stars 3 1/2-4 stars for this still charming flick
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Published 18 months ago by Robert Badgley

4.0 out of 5 stars Willow- What i think...
When i was little, i really did enjoy this film, and watched it for hours. I am not sure about it now, since its been a while. Read more

Published on July 4 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Is this the best they can do?
I really wish Lucas had made a better movie than this. In fact he did, it was called Star Wars. Look at this movie and see the similarities to Star Wars. Read more

Published on Jun 8 2004 by Richard Fisher

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids!
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Published on May 14 2004 by Renee Lecompte

4.0 out of 5 stars You'll either like it or you won't.
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Published on April 29 2004 by carrie

5.0 out of 5 stars The Whole Family Loves It!!!
Before there was The Lord of the Rings (the movie), there was Willow!!! This was the first fantasy movie that I really fell in love with. Read more

Published on April 12 2004 by James Duckett

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fantasy movie
OK, this isn't a work of cinema art - big deal! This is a fun and adventurous fantasy movie that is a rollicking bit of fun. Do you like great adventure? Read more

Published on April 1 2004 by Titan

1.0 out of 5 stars Some of fantasy at its worst.
By far one of the worst big-studio fantasy films ever made, Willow tells the gag-inducing story of the titular dwarf (Warwick Davis) who must protect a baby from the evil Queen... Read more

Published on Mar 29 2004 by Eric

5.0 out of 5 stars Always a pleasure to watch
I am watching this movie again for an uncountable time, fastfowarding through the commercials from some long ago Christmas taping. Read more

Published on Mar 19 2004 by C. Kase

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Movie
Ignore VIEWER FROM NJ folks.

Willow has all the components for a fantasy story: a fairly long journey, myth, legend, a band of varied heroes, a witch, a dragon, trolls, and... Read more

Published on Mar 17 2004