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

TomBrady12 · 02-10-2005, 08:10 PM

I enjoyed reading the Chronicles of Narnia books when I read them in about 5th grade, I also like the movies, even though they look a little silly compared to the LoTR movies.

Star Wars is good, interested to see the last one, hopefully it will be good.

I've recently been reading Morgan Llywelyn books, which I suppose are more historical then they are fantasy, (although there are cetainly some fantasical elements). I think they are excellent books and would recommend them highly, particularly "Lion of Ireland"

TB12: Dynasty

02-10-2005, 08:35 PM

I heard about these just recently, the Chonicles of Earthsea. They were originaly a book series but were recently (from what I know) made into movies. i havnt personaly watched all of them, but i have read the books and they are great.

and yes, the original starwars trilogy is one of the best, though i havnt really liked the later ones that have come out.

Elianna · 02-10-2005, 09:03 PM

Well, I'm a Trekkie and a "Wars-ie," I guess would be the corresponding Star Wars term, and I'll add another vote to Narnia.

I also love a (canceled) sci-fi TV show called "Firefly." All of you like it too, you just don't know it yet.

Encaitare · 02-11-2005, 02:15 PM

Star Trek all the way. I have all six movies and I got them at the final sale of a closing video store for about $7. "The Wrath of Khan" is my favorite.

Other favorite fantasy movies...
-The Princess Bride
-Indiana Jones, all three of them
-The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast = my favorite Disney movies ever. I still love them.

Did anyone ever see A Fairy Tale? It was a little artsy to be a kid's movie, as I remember it, but it was a very nice movie.

I liked Troy, King Arthur, and especially Hero as well, although maybe they would be considered more historical.

Snorri Swifthammer · 02-11-2005, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Elianna

I also love a (canceled) sci-fi TV show called "Firefly." All of you like it too, you just don't know it yet.

I second this!!! One of my favorite shows I've ever seen.

As for movies

Legend was interesting.
Princess Bride is great.
Logan's Run is a classic.
I thought Final Fantasy:Spirits Within was good if you can tolerate a rather open ending.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is beautiful and could be seen as Eastern Fantasy.
Hellboy is a fun pulp fantasy.

Ainaserkewen · 02-11-2005, 03:33 PM

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Star Wars is good, interested to see the last one, hopefully it will be good.

I never like Star Wars too much, it seemed a little out-dated when I saw the originals, and the new ones are very visually interesting but not particularly grabbing. I don't know much about Episode three but I do no how it's going to end. Anyone take any guesses?

I liked the Matrix Trilogy and the Animatrix. I consider it fantasy as well as sci-fi. It opened up a lot of philosophical questions, which I now research. The puddle is very deep.

Also, I love watching good, un-tampered-with Anime. Coming from Japan is some of the best modern fantasy available. The genre is diverse and you can find any type of story you could ever want. This is also a very deep puddle.

Eruanna · 02-11-2005, 03:45 PM

Firefly fans...yes, me too!
The best thing on tv or dvd for years. Looking forward to the film?

Also a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, Farscape, Babylon 5 and most of the comic book films that have been made over the last few years.

Elianna · 02-11-2005, 04:47 PM

Ah, yes, the Firfefly movie coming out in September. That's going to be great! Maybe Fox will see the error of its ways and launch the TV series again....

Anyone sensitive to spoilers: Don't read this! Any guesses on the end of Episode 3 of Star Wars? *shrug* Vader's there. But because of that and "always two there are," you know Dooku's going to die, and my main worry is how. Will it be an awesome lightsaber duel, or will he be poisoned in the first five minutes of the film?

Yee, more votes for Willow and Princess Bride! Oo, Tenth Kingdom; it was a mini-series on a long while ago. Has anyone mentioned Ever After?

Sett · 02-11-2005, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Elianna

I also love a (canceled) sci-fi TV show called "Firefly." All of you like it too, you just don't know it yet.

sorry i have to agree as well. I watched every episode on the sci fi channel and when i found out it was cancled i freaked, A sci fi/western. Must have been the first in the genre , and the humour was great. God i miss that show.

Willow is a great fantasy film in my opinion

02-10-2005, 09:03 PM	#3
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	Well, I'm a Trekkie and a "Wars-ie," I guess would be the corresponding Star Wars term, and I'll add another vote to Narnia. I also love a (canceled) sci-fi TV show called "Firefly." All of you like it too, you just don't know it yet. __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

02-11-2005, 03:45 PM	#7
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Firefly fans...yes, me too! The best thing on tv or dvd for years. Looking forward to the film? Also a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, Farscape, Babylon 5 and most of the comic book films that have been made over the last few years. __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

02-11-2005, 04:47 PM	#8
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	Ah, yes, the Firfefly movie coming out in September. That's going to be great! Maybe Fox will see the error of its ways and launch the TV series again.... Anyone sensitive to spoilers: Don't read this! Any guesses on the end of Episode 3 of Star Wars? shrug Vader's there. But because of that and "always two there are," you know Dooku's going to die, and my main worry is how. Will it be an awesome lightsaber duel, or will he be poisoned in the first five minutes of the film? Yee, more votes for Willow and Princess Bride! Oo, Tenth Kingdom; it was a mini-series on a long while ago. Has anyone mentioned Ever After? __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

02-10-2005, 08:10 PM	#1
TomBrady12 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 69	I enjoyed reading the Chronicles of Narnia books when I read them in about 5th grade, I also like the movies, even though they look a little silly compared to the LoTR movies. Star Wars is good, interested to see the last one, hopefully it will be good. I've recently been reading Morgan Llywelyn books, which I suppose are more historical then they are fantasy, (although there are cetainly some fantasical elements). I think they are excellent books and would recommend them highly, particularly "Lion of Ireland" TB12: Dynasty

02-10-2005, 08:35 PM	#2
Ainuosérë Guest Posts: n/a	I heard about these just recently, the Chonicles of Earthsea. They were originaly a book series but were recently (from what I know) made into movies. i havnt personaly watched all of them, but i have read the books and they are great. and yes, the original starwars trilogy is one of the best, though i havnt really liked the later ones that have come out.

02-11-2005, 02:15 PM	#4
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Star Trek all the way. I have all six movies and I got them at the final sale of a closing video store for about $7. "The Wrath of Khan" is my favorite. Other favorite fantasy movies... -The Princess Bride -Indiana Jones, all three of them -The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast = my favorite Disney movies ever. I still love them. Did anyone ever see A Fairy Tale? It was a little artsy to be a kid's movie, as I remember it, but it was a very nice movie. I liked Troy, King Arthur, and especially Hero as well, although maybe they would be considered more historical.