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.

Love it! I've been waiting to own Willow on DVD for a long time even better it came a day early

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.

Children of the 90s will recognize this family-friendly fantasy story from creators Ron Howard and George Lucas. This anniversary edition is long overdue as it was previously only available as a low quality DVD. I'm surprised by how the movie has held up over the past 30 years. The story is a classic swords and sorcery adventure. Warwick Davis, known for his sidekick roles in numerous scifi and fantasy films, takes center stage as the titular hero Willow. He is joined by a young Val Kilmer, as crazy swordsman Madmartigan, in a quest to protect a baby from the evil queen Bavmorda. Special features focus on the storytelling and special effects, which were cutting edge for their time. This release includes an HD digital copy redeemable from Movies Anywhere.

This was my favorite movie as a kid and still is to this day! The music, action, story-- everything about it fueled my young imagination and, in many ways, shaped my tastes going forward. But as an adult I wondered how I would view it now, would it hold the same appeal now as it did to a much younger me? The answer is a resounding YES! Not only did it bring a surge of nostalgia, but I noticed aspects of the film as an artform that I had never paid attention to as a child, and I have a renewed appreciation for the film, the actors, and especially for Ron Howard. Fantastic movie!