Willow (Special Edition) (DVD)

...'Beastmaster' or 'Red Sonja'. Willow came out towards the end of this period and at the time was touted has showing off the most sophisticated special effect of any fantasy film made. Seeing as it was out of the George Lucas stable this was not surprising but its also not surprising that after 16 years that the special effects technology now looks quite dated. However the special effect are not the only thing that make this movie appealing and that's ...
...only to be found by Willow Ufgood and his family. Luckily for the child Willow is not human but belongs to a race of dwarves the Nelwyn that have not heard of the prophecy and have little contact with men, they decide to take in the child but are eventually after some violent attacks on the village they are forced by their village council to take the child back to be looked after by its own kind. This journey to the outer borders of his land turn ...

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...a personal favourite of mine! WILLOW was released in 1988 and was considered ground breaking in its time. Directed by Ron Howard and written / produced by George Lucas of STAR WARS fame it certainly had good credentials. And in my opinion they succeeded in creating a classic fantasy adventure that the whole family will enjoy. THE STORY Willow is based on a planet similar to earth but as in all good fantasy tales is set in a time probably best compared ...
...to their father, frustrated sorcerer, Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis). When it becomes clear the presence of the child brings great peril to the Nelwyn’s tranquil village the elders decide she must be taken back to one of her own kind. Reluctant to take on a Dykenie child at first Willow eventually agrees to become guardian to the baby on the treacherous journey because despite himself he has grown fond of her. Although Willow’s mission ...

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...and so the film of Willow was made. Not an instant hit, its appeal has lasted and now it is considered to be an absolute classic. CAST & CREW Thanks to www.imdb.com Willow Ufgood – Warwick Davies: Leprechaun (1993), Star Wars, The Ewok Adventure (1984), and more recently seen as Professor Flitwick in the Harry Potter films (2001) & (2002) Madmartigan – Val Kilmer: Red Planet (2000), Heat (1995), Batman Forever (1995), True Romance (1993), Top ...
...on a raft. Willow Ufgood is a farmer in the village of the Nelwyns (little people). One day, his children find a Daikini (big people) baby in the river and they bring it home to live with them. The baby has a strange mark on her arm but the family think nothing of it. On the day of the village festival, Queen Bavmorda’s evil hounds and soldiers tear the village apart. The evidence of broken cribs seems to indicate that they were looking for a baby. ...

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Willow was first released in 1988 and directed by Ron Howard (from Happy Days fame!). It was a mediocre film, which was not widely exposed to the public, but I must hold my hands up and admit to really enjoying it: so much so that I have even brought a copy on video. (No DVD for me yet!) Many critics hated George Lucas's attempts to make a Star Wars set on land, but in fact Willow is it actually makes quite an enjoyable film to watch. It is basically ...
...the human race as ‘Pecks’. Willow dreams of becoming a great sorcerer on day, but at all the tests he fails. His is an epic adventure depicting how he discover a human baby, a child that will change the course of history and the events that lead Willow becoming entwined into a legendary battle that of Good verses Evil. Try to ignore the cut-n-dried fantasy story (that is at times, a little twee!) and especially disregard some of the flatter ...

wulise 11.08.2001 · Read full review
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Somehow Willow had passed me be since its release back in 1988 until just recently, when I saw it for a mere £5 in one of the shops at the hospital I work in. I've always been curious about it as I remember a lot of hype at the time of its release, and of course it was brought to us by George Lucas of Star Wars fame. The story is a very traditional fantasy tale with a few biblical overtones thrown in for good measure. An evil queen rules (just where ...
...infant, it is decided that Willow must take the baby to the "Tall People" for them to look after. On his way he encounters Madmartigan, who claims to be the world's greatest swordsman but who is behind bars at the time. Then, of course, the fun really begins… With a terrific cast including Val Kilmer in excellent form as Madmartigan, and Warwick Davis starring as the eponymous Willow there's real quality to the performances, and some superb special ...

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...public I've decided to review Willow in the hope that at least a few more people may give it a try. Firstly it's directed by Ron Howard, written and produced by George Lucas so we already have some pretty impressive credits. The film also has a great cast which I will come to later and if you don't recognise their names you will probably recognise at least a few of their faces. Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis - Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire) is ...
...become a great sorceror. Unfortunately Willow isn't a great sorceror, in fact his magic is pretty dismal and results in him becoming seen as a village joke. Willow's life is turned upside down when his children find a red-headed Daikini (human like) baby washed up, unhurt, at the side of the river. After dogs attack the village it's decided by the elder that the baby should be taken to the Daikini crossroads for the safety of the Nelwins. Willow ...

SarkeBeeley 30.10.2005 · Read full review
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...genre to another level. Willow is predominately a kids film, or should I say a film for all the family. Good wholesome entertainment. When I saw the DVD was out I had to grab it. So many childhood memories wrapped up in what is a brilliant film. Perfect for a rainy Saturday afternoon stuck in with the kids. Whatever age they are. A charming little film, that seems to have got a bit of a cult following over the years. Glad to see it on DVD. The ...
...with all the usual improved sound and cleaned up picture. The extras?! Well 2 featurettes which are well worth watching. In fact a lot better than many of those that are usually thrown together to fill DVD space. Also a commentary by Warwick Davis which is entertaining and insightful. A newly created extra about special effects is OK, but not anything new in its content, these effects are old hat these days. Oh and! there are the usual space fillers ...

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...line. The main character, Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davies- plays many other famous and often not acknowledged parts such as Wicket in "Star wars" and marvin the paranoid android in "hitch hikers guide to the galaxy") (the best PC word I know) a dwarf, lives in a village with similar people. He's married happily with two kids, life is simple but good. Then he finds a baby floating down the river and things change. He is given the task of taking the ...
...to fall into evil hands Willow is given help from fairies, brownies and in particular a cocky swordsman called Madmartigan (played by Val Kilmer). Cue a spectacular battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil as they vie for possession of the baby. This film is made by George Lucas and Ron Howard, so you know its in good hands and it will be full of great special effects. With creatures such a trolls ("I hate trolls!"), two headed dragon ...

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This film is for all ages as it is funny as it is fictional. With the old life by the sword and black & white magic colliding leaving the good guys standing. With good performances from well known actors and actresses the film shows how life was like in the fictional medieval times so long ago. An emotion filled film that will warm the heart. With good acting and a story line which keeps you on the edge as it twist and turns through the fantasy filled ...

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