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Great Fantasy Films
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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)
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The entire trilogy is unbeatable in my opinion. Peter Jackson reinvented the fantasy genre and he had great material to work with. The extended editions are a must-the additional scenes are flawlessly inserted and flow perfectly. An utterly brilliant piece of work in every sense.
Willow (Special Edition)Willow (Special Edition)
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I simply adore this film. It has everything you could ever want in regards to a fantasy film. It never feels dated-quite the opposite actually. This film has a great heart and I love how it makes me feel whenever I watch it.
Harry Potter Years 1-5 (Widescreen Edition)Harry Potter Years 1-5 (Widescreen Edition)
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This should come as no surprise. I can't really think of anyone who doesn't like Harry Potter, whether it's the books or films. Harry Potter has witches and wizards and trolls and dragons and just about everything else you could ever ask for in a fantasy film.
Babe (Widescreen Special Edition)Babe (Widescreen Special Edition)
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A flawless and heart-warming tale about a lonely pig trying to make it in a farm with other animals. It is sweet and sometimes funny and a tad sad but it is a must see film for everyone, no matter what age.
Clash of the Titans (Snap Case)Clash of the Titans (Snap Case)
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Cheesy but spectacular too, Clash is one of my personal favorites. The effects are completely outdated and almost laughable nowadays, but it doesn't matter! It's just a great campy mythological film that really has no equal since there aren't many films out there dealing with mythology.
Legend (Ultimate Edition)Legend (Ultimate Edition)
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Another personal favorite. It is beautiful and really feels like a quintessential fantasty. Fairies and goblins and heros and of course, Darkness. Tom Cruise is inspiring to watch it really makes you feel good after watching it.
Pan's Labyrinth (New Line Two-Disc Platinum Series)Pan's Labyrinth (New Line Two-Disc Platinum Series)
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A stunningly visual film; dark, dreary and beautiful. ALOT of subtitles to read but so worth it. The effects and characters are so good they border on creepy. Along with the haunting musical score and the great acting, there is a darkness to this film that most fantasy films don't have-In fact it's pretty darn depressing.
Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy [Blu-ray]Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy [Blu-ray]
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Love Love Love this trilogy. Really reinvents the whole Pirates genre. It's exciting, epic, just grand all around and has one of the greatest characters ever- Capt Jack Sparrow of course.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)
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Tim Burton created this masterpiece years ago and it still remains a favorite among many. Brilliant voice-work and insane animation easlily makes this one of the best fantasy films ever.
Stardust (Widescreen Edition)Stardust (Widescreen Edition)
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Very cute-just an all around feel-good type of film with an entertaining premise and characters. Refreshing in every sense.
Enchanted (Widescreen Edition)Enchanted (Widescreen Edition)
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A joy to watch. It's very cute and you can't help but smile whenever Amy Ryans is on screen. The real surprise here though is James Marsden. Hilarious.
Spirited AwaySpirited Away
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Beautifully animated and wonderfully told, Spirited Away is simply a joy to watch. So much is going on that sometimes it's kind of hard to follow, but it's a great ride nonetheless.
The NeverEnding StoryThe NeverEnding Story
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A childhood classic. I've seen it a million times and it never gets old. I love all the different locations and characters that make up the film.
Edward Scissorhands (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)Edward Scissorhands (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)
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Endearing and beautiful. Johnny Depp is just so bewitching and heart-breaking in this. Again, Tim Burton has created an astounding visual environment for his audience and it really adds to the mood of this film.
What Dreams May ComeWhat Dreams May Come
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This is a pretty depressing film all around. It really is. But it is also a visually beautiful movie about a man going through many journeys to try to reach the one he loves. It is genuinely heart-breaking.
HookHook
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Kind of corny at times but still a blast. Dustin Hoffman is perfect as the titular role. And who could have imagined Robin Williams as Peter Pan. But...it does work somehow.
The Wizard of Oz (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Wizard of Oz (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Not much left to say about this classic that hasn't already been said.
X2 - X-Men United (Widescreen Edition)X2 - X-Men United (Widescreen Edition)
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The first was boring and the 3rd is nonexistant in my mind. X2 is one of the greatest comic book films out there, and certainly a wonderful fantasy.
The WitchesThe Witches
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A devilishly wonderful tale of a boy, his grandmother, and the Grand High Witch. Angelica Huston is superb in this. The Witches is fun and never boring or bland. An all-around great fantasy.
ExcaliburExcalibur
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A dramatic and beautiful film. Everyone knows the legend, but this goes a tad deeper.