What other fantasy movies do you like?

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

I'll second Lalwende's point:

One I can recommend is the BBC adaptation of Gormenghast. This really does leave out a lot of the book, but the sheer drama of it is well worth seeing, plus it's got a fabulous cast, including Christopher Lee as Flay.

This was an excellent film, oh most excellent! I haven't gotten my hands on the books though, which saddens me.

I also am a Star Wars fan.

And one, heretofore unmentioned: Final Fantasy. Yes, I know, they're video games not movies, but the storylines are good enough that I think at least the more recent ones should qualify. Then there's the FF movie, the Spirits Within, which I own and thoroughly enjoy. I'd love to see a film version of FFX though, and I bet it could be done if someone was inventive.

Another vote for the Wonderworks Narnia films. Particularly the Silver Chair, I love the portrayal of Puddleglum.

And last but not least, I love and always have loved the Rankin-Bass Hobbit. The Bakshi LOTR I can take or leave, and the R-B ROTK I can just plain leave, but the Hobbit I think is a classic.

Anime? I like the wildly overdramatic Vision of Escaflowne series.

Sophia

[alatar]

In the words of Inigo Montoya of the 'Princess Bride, "...there is too much. Let me sum up."

* SciFi *
Trek - the TV shows but not so much the movies (sigh).
Star Wars - the original three were okay for adolescents; can't say that the new two were any good.
Terminator - ground breaking romantic action flick.
V the mini series - aliens as fascists. It could happen!
Frank Herbert's Dune - better than the original movie and an introduction to some great books by a superb author.
Tron - one day we'll play video games like this.
Aliens - action comedy and lots of pyrotechnics.
Escape from New York - Kurt Russell finally lets go of 'Flubber.'


* Fantasy *
Excaliber - a really good over-the-top Arthur movie.
The Princess Bride - wit, true love and comedy. The book is a story in itself.
Legend - some D&D, lots of surrealism and Mia Sara as the 'dark bride' is stunning.
The Sword and the Sorcerer - good slash'em testosterone B-flick.
The Dark Crystal - Henson/Oz puppet movie for kids and adults.
Willow - more D&D with different 'races,' some magic, romance and swordplay.
Krull - more D&D with a SciFi twist.
Xena - what's not to like?
Beauty and the Beast TV show - some action in a fantasy romance. Much poetry by Shakespeare, Frost, Shelley, etc.
Robin Hood - the classic movie still holds up over time. Can watch it with the kids without fear of nightmares.

[Lalaith]

Yes, indeed: Princess Bride, Spirited Away, the BBC Gormenghast (it didn't get particularly good reviews when it was shown in the UK, but I loved it. Never read the books but really feel I should)

Query - has the Earthsea Quartet been filmed? Can anyone supply more info?

But the greatest ever fantasy film has to be the Wizard of Oz, surely...

[Encaitare]

Also amazingly amusing is Robin Hood: Men in Tights. A Brooks take on the story. And if we are allowed to include SciFi, then I must mention Spaceballs.

And if TV shows count... Animorphs. I read all the books and watched the TV show, only to have it taken off the air.. *sigh*

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Lalaith:

Query - has the Earthsea Quartet been filmed? Can anyone supply more info?

I don't believe it has. But when someone does it, I'll be the first one in line.

[Encaitare]

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

[Lathriel]

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!