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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great classic Lucasfilms movie
great classic movie. bought it to prepare for the disney plus series. stinks disney ruined it as they have a great knack for doing to old content these days.
This is one of those movies that seems to either be known, forgotten, or vaguely remembered. The story can be compared to Star Wars as far as the classic 'hero origins' tale, or because of its fantasy setting, Lord of the Rings. There are plenty of parallels to be drawn with the tropes that often remind you of something that most movies these days try to 'mimic' in terms of authenticity. Yet, for something from 1988, it's definitely one of the better films out there. I was skeptical seeing Val Kilmer in a movie like this, but he has easily become one of my favorite characters as the swordsman Madmartigan. Warwick Davis, having known him through other shows like Life Is Too Short, movies like Star Wars Return of the Jedi, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Harry Potter, easily shows his earlier talents here as the main character Willow.
For people who like Lord of the Rings, Labyrinth, or any other '80s fantasy-themed show, I recommend this one if you're interested in seeing a setting that doesn't rely too much on special effects, and instead opts for the old-fashioned puppetry and practical effects.
As for the packaging, it's the standard blu-ray case with a paper containing the code for use with Vudu. The movie itself comes with some pretty neat features, such as deleted scenes that didn't make the original cut of the movie, to a commentary track by Warwick Davis.
