What other fantasy movies do you like? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Encaitare · 02-22-2005, 08:58 PM

Not sure whether this is what you're talking about... Earthsea at IMDb.

Lathriel · 02-22-2005, 11:23 PM

How could I?

I forgot to mention the Narnia movies I really like them and I hope the new version of the Lion,the witch and the wardrobe that is being filmed right now will live up to the old one that was made.

Plus of course the Harry Potter movies.

I also love Robin Hood and the men in tights. Its one of my favourites!

alatar · 02-23-2005, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathriel

I also love Robin Hood and the men in tights. Its one of my favourites!

Was that Robin Hood, and the Mel Brooks version, or do you mean one movie? I like the 50's version with Errol Flynn and the 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' version with Kevin Costner.

And Mel Brooks lost something after making 'History of the World' or I got too old.

Lathriel · 02-24-2005, 01:57 PM

I meant the one by Mel Brooks.

History of the World Part One is also a favourite of mine but its not fantasy.

alatar · 02-24-2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathriel

History of the World Part One is also a favourite of mine but its not fantasy.

Agreed. Just meant to say that Spaceballs and Men in Tights left me laughless.

alatar · 02-28-2005, 11:29 AM

Would also like to add the first 'Beastmaster' movie to the list.

Bêthberry · 02-28-2005, 12:22 PM

Blade Runner -- a dark fantasy of the future. Incredible vision of multi-cultural street life and language, urban milieu, man's moral vision in a technological world.

Logan's Run -- a classic Speculative Fiction, which includes both fantasy and the old sci-fi

Silent Running -- another speculative classic. I love the card game with the robots and the line about not playing for three in one oil.

But I have a question: Is it possible for a movie to be based on a book which is clearly classified as fantasy and yet not be classed as a fantasy movie?

Lolidir · 03-09-2005, 08:13 AM

Besides LotR, which is the best there are a few that i enjoy watching.

Star Wars
The Chronicles of Narnia (they werent very good, and i am now awaiting the arival of the new ones which are supposed to be as good as, or up to par with LotR)
Harry Potter
Monty Python and the Holy Grail was great. it was so hilarious

I am also awaiting the arival of HHGTTG. i am in the process of reading the books and i love them. i can only imagine how the movies will be.

Lalwendë · 03-09-2005, 12:28 PM

Of course, Doctor Who returns to the BBC at the end of March! *excited!* We are promised a new, darker style of Doctor, amazing special effects (no wonky sets), and the answer to how the daleks get up stairs! I just hope they have a regneration scene at the beginning to make it all 'proper'. I already have a cushion prepared to hide behind in case they have the cybermen.

Parmawen · 04-02-2005, 01:25 PM

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is easily the funniest movie ever.
Aside from that, I always like Dungeons and Dragons (even though the movie is a lot less interesting than the game) and Harry Potter. And of course the Princess Bride.

I don't know if this is counted as fantasy or not...but I loooved Timeline. Maybe it's more sci-fi, but I figure time travel is fantasy. And it was a really good movie.

02-22-2005, 11:23 PM	#2
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	How could I? I forgot to mention the Narnia movies I really like them and I hope the new version of the Lion,the witch and the wardrobe that is being filmed right now will live up to the old one that was made. Plus of course the Harry Potter movies. I also love Robin Hood and the men in tights. Its one of my favourites! __________________ Back again

02-24-2005, 01:57 PM	#4
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	I meant the one by Mel Brooks. History of the World Part One is also a favourite of mine but its not fantasy. __________________ Back again

02-28-2005, 12:22 PM	#7
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Blade Runner -- a dark fantasy of the future. Incredible vision of multi-cultural street life and language, urban milieu, man's moral vision in a technological world. Logan's Run -- a classic Speculative Fiction, which includes both fantasy and the old sci-fi Silent Running -- another speculative classic. I love the card game with the robots and the line about not playing for three in one oil. But I have a question: Is it possible for a movie to be based on a book which is clearly classified as fantasy and yet not be classed as a fantasy movie? __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

03-09-2005, 08:13 AM	#8
Lolidir Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Roaming the plains of Middle Earth Posts: 103	Besides LotR, which is the best there are a few that i enjoy watching. Star Wars The Chronicles of Narnia (they werent very good, and i am now awaiting the arival of the new ones which are supposed to be as good as, or up to par with LotR) Harry Potter Monty Python and the Holy Grail was great. it was so hilarious I am also awaiting the arival of HHGTTG. i am in the process of reading the books and i love them. i can only imagine how the movies will be. __________________ "Its a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to"

03-09-2005, 12:28 PM	#9
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Of course, Doctor Who returns to the BBC at the end of March! excited! We are promised a new, darker style of Doctor, amazing special effects (no wonky sets), and the answer to how the daleks get up stairs! I just hope they have a regneration scene at the beginning to make it all 'proper'. I already have a cushion prepared to hide behind in case they have the cybermen. __________________ Gordon's alive!

02-22-2005, 08:58 PM	#1
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Not sure whether this is what you're talking about... Earthsea at IMDb.

02-28-2005, 11:29 AM	#6
alatar Doubting Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Heaven's basement Posts: 2,466	Would also like to add the first 'Beastmaster' movie to the list.

04-02-2005, 01:25 PM	#10
Parmawen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stuck in the center of Spooky Hollow... Posts: 75	Monty Python and the Holy Grail is easily the funniest movie ever. Aside from that, I always like Dungeons and Dragons (even though the movie is a lot less interesting than the game) and Harry Potter. And of course the Princess Bride. I don't know if this is counted as fantasy or not...but I loooved Timeline. Maybe it's more sci-fi, but I figure time travel is fantasy. And it was a really good movie.

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