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Al's Top Favorite Epics and Fantasy Films and Shows
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Mel Gibson's Apocalypto (Widescreen Edition)Mel Gibson's Apocalypto (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $4.85
Intense but realistic portrayal of the downfall of the Mayans.
Berserk: TV Series Season 1 Complete CollectionBerserk: TV Series Season 1 Complete Collection
Buy new: $56.99 / Used from: $38.99
My personal favorite; a very immersive and bloody saga about a great swordfighter who joins a band of mercinaries to fight in a war. Highly reccomended for anybody who likes serious fantasy.
Braveheart (Special Collector's Edition)Braveheart (Special Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $7.75
Excellent, emotional, bloody telling of William Wallace's campaign agianst England. A definate must-see.
Dragonheart - Collector's EditionDragonheart - Collector's Edition
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A good story about a man and a dragon who team up to make some money (and then fight an evil king). Smashing special effects.
DragonslayerDragonslayer
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A good tale about a group of people who need to fight a dragon. Pretty simple, but well-made.
First Knight (Special Edition)First Knight (Special Edition)
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Nifty, romatic telling of the legend of King Arthur from Lancelot's point of view. Pretty classy.
Gladiator - Extended Edition (Three-Disc Extended Edition)Gladiator - Extended Edition (Three-Disc Extended Edition)
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Excellent Roman epic about a general who is betrayed and turned into a slave, and then a gladiator who swears vengeance. Excellent portrayal of Roman life.
Heavy Metal (Collector's Edition)Heavy Metal (Collector's Edition)
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Bizzare but interesting group of sci-fi and fantasy tales about a green ball that spreads evil. Very fascinating stories for adults.
Heavy Metal 2000Heavy Metal 2000
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Like above, but only with one story that's not as good but still fun.
HighlanderHighlander
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $6.99
Good, original story about immortal people who fight each other throughout the ages. It's just plain awesome.
Highlander - The Search for Vengeance (Animated)Highlander - The Search for Vengeance (Animated)
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $7.87
Awesome anime fantasy similar to the Highlander film, but with different characters and different settings. It's just plain awesome.
Eisenstein - The Sound Years (Ivan the Terrible Parts 1 & 2, Alexander Nevsky) - Criterion CollectionEisenstein - The Sound Years (Ivan the Terrible Parts 1 & 2, Alexander Nevsky) - Criterion Collection
Buy new: $71.99 / Used from: $54.50
Interesting account of the reign of Ivan the Terrible and the battles of Alexander Nevsky. Awesome cinematography.
Kingdom of Heaven - The Director's Cut (Four-Disc Special Edition)Kingdom of Heaven - The Director's Cut (Four-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $14.63
Good, vivid story about a blacksmith who joins the holy crusades.
LadyhawkeLadyhawke
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A good fairy-tale concerning a pair of lovers who are transformed into animals. Very good story.
The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
Buy new: $64.99 / Used from: $22.22
My absolute favorite. Has the best of everything (plot, characters, themes, action, etc). It may be long, but it's quite awesome.
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Four-Disc Extended Edition)The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Four-Disc Extended Edition)
Buy used from: $9.13
Despite being a bit childish, this classic tale has lots of great action and special effects, and is a good story.
Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves (Two-Disc Special Extended Edition)Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves (Two-Disc Special Extended Edition)
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A good, serious rendition of the legend of Robin Hood. Not historically accurate, but definately fun.
Slayers - 5 movie box setSlayers - 5 movie box set
Buy new: $44.99 / Used from: $30.28
A collection of short, funny films involving a pair of soceresses who hate each other, but work together to overcome interesting obstacles. At least three of these five films are hilarious.
Slayers Collection, Vol. 2: OVA CollectionSlayers Collection, Vol. 2: OVA Collection
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $10.52
More tales like the above, only better.
300 (Two-Disc Special Edition)300 (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $5.98
Smashingly awesome telling of the 300 Spartans who fought the Persian army at the battle of Thermopylae. Very stylish and filled with loads of action.