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Al's Top Favorite Epics and Fantasy Films
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Mel Gibson's Apocalypto (Widescreen Edition)Mel Gibson's Apocalypto (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $5.78
Intense but realistic portrayal of the downfall of the Mayans.
Army of DarknessArmy of Darkness
Buy used from: $5.35
Immensely fun sequel to the two "Evil Dead" films. Ash is warped into the medieval era and has to fight against monsters and a skeleton army. Reccomend the "Boomstick" edition if you can find it.
Beowulf (Unrated Director's Cut)Beowulf (Unrated Director's Cut)
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $1.16
Fun computer-animated story about the norseman Beowulf, who slays a monster, becomes a king, and fights a dragon.
Braveheart (Special Collector's Edition)Braveheart (Special Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $4.49
Excellent, emotional, bloody telling of William Wallace's campaign agianst England. A definate must-see.
Castle in the SkyCastle in the Sky
Buy new: $24.49 / Used from: $14.95
Excellent, fun adventure about a pair of kids searching for a lost flying castle.
Conan - The Complete QuestConan - The Complete Quest
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $3.48
Excellent adult fantasy series; includes "Conan the Barbarian" (which is awesome) and "Conan the Destroyer" (which is okay). "Red Sonja" is a spin-off that's not bad (but not included here).
Dragonheart - Collector's EditionDragonheart - Collector's Edition
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $3.12
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
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $2.34
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)
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $4.73
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)
Buy new: $23.99 / Used from: $9.77
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)
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $7.95
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
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $1.98
Like above, but only with one story that's not as good but still fun.
HighlanderHighlander
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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: $9.98 / Used from: $2.81
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: $41.49 / Used from: $38.69
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: $27.99 / Used from: $16.45
Good, vivid story about a blacksmith who joins the holy crusades.
LadyhawkeLadyhawke
Buy new: $5.79 / Used from: $3.29
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 used from: $55.33
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)
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Despite being a bit childish, this classic tale has lots of great action and special effects, and is a good story.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the WindNausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Buy new: $23.49 / Used from: $19.99
Excellent anime tale about a future where men are at war with a race of giant bugs, and a princess works to find peace.
Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves (Two-Disc Special Extended Edition)Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves (Two-Disc Special Extended Edition)
Buy new: $25.49 / Used from: $6.23
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: $49.99 / Used from: $36.99
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
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More tales like the above, only better.
300 (Two-Disc Special Edition)300 (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $18.49 / Used from: $2.45
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.
Troy - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)Troy - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $1.99
Fun movie about the Trojan war.