Willow 1988

Reviews (15)

1. M

   Matt_Samahl 8 月 22, 2026

   Sam stayed with Frodo even though the journey was almost certain death. Willow tells Meegosh to go home once, and he immediately does.. what a douche.

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2. M

   Max Power 8 月 22, 2026

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3. D

   Dave Taylor 8 月 22, 2026

   Another Val Kilmer movie I was interested in re-watching after reading his autobiography. Fun fact: he ended up marrying (and eventually divorcing) the girl who played Sorsha. Willow was a big hit in the 80’s, but it feels less celebrated nowadays. I always thought it was just ok…some fun characters, but the ‘keep baby safe’ storyline is a little thin for a 2 hour flick. One thing I noticed this time around though, is how much this feels like a medieval version of Star Wars…right down to some of the characters: Madmartigan = Han Solo Willow = Luke Skywalker Rool/Franjean = C3P0/R2D2 Two-Headed Troll Monster = Rancor I also assume the only way George Lucas would allow Ron Howard to be the director is if he promised to throw in a wipe from time to time instead of doing regular transitions like a good filmmaker.

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4. M

   Matthew Lewis 8 月 22, 2026

   Y’know there’s a fair few things wrong with Willow, but when during the final battle one elderly sorceress straight up DECKED another elderly sorceress in the face several times, I sorta forgave every single flaw with Willow right then and there.

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   Kat 8 月 22, 2026

   This movie is epic. I probably watched it 1000 times as a kid. And it still holds up really well. Love it. – Val Kilmer has his shirt off for half the film, take note other action movies!!! – Watching Sorsha fall in love with Madmartigan knowing she’ll lose her life and family to be with him… Same girl, same 😍 – That is the world’s greatest Baby actor. Seriously how did they get her to make all those faces?? – The brownies know how to party lol – RIP hottie Eric

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6. J

   Jordan Horowitz 8 月 22, 2026

   Hard to believe I’d never actually seen this

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   wersku 8 月 22, 2026

   The vibe, atmosphere, and settings. This is exactly the kind of film that makes itself a timeless piece, one with its heart in the right place. I mean, you just have to love it. A classic adventure lies ahead. Small heroes, a great quest, a forgotten world, and the surprises of a new one. The film might remind you of something but for good reason. It’s a story of growth in a world full of danger, but also of friends who help shape a journey filled with a kind of humanity at its very best. A bit formulaic but that’s exactly how it should be. There’s also a touch of uneven storytelling here, with moments that stumble or surprise in…

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8. E

   emma 8 月 22, 2026

   thinking about how val kilmer wanted special horse riding lessons for this movie, but george lucas said no. so instead of being normal, val found a huge wooden cross and dragged it to george lucas’s trailer in protest and i guess…cosplayed jesus? until he got his lessons. lucas never hired val again

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   Joe A 8 月 22, 2026

   Loved Willow as a kid, still love it as an adult. It might be a not-so-subtle imitation of Lord of the Rings, but there’s still so much to enjoy. I’m kind of bummed my name isn’t Madmartigan.

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    Jeff 8 月 22, 2026

    I’m afraid that Willow is destined to be seen as a Lord of the Rings knockoff and not given a chance to stand on its own merits. I can recognize that there are a number of similarities between the two, but both stories take from the Bible, and Arthurian and Norse legend, and Beowulf, and so on and so on. And since all of the above fall in line with Joseph Campbell’s idea of the monomyth, just judge it own its own, okay? Rewatching Willow was some of the most fun I’ve had in a while. I won’t say a lot of it wasn’t due to nostalgia, but it was also comforting that this movie I loved as a kid…

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11. E

    emma 8 月 22, 2026

    more movies should include old ladies fistfighting

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12. D

    DirkH 8 月 22, 2026

    This was one of the first films to totally immerse its viewers in a convincing fantasy setting. Of course, plotwise there’s nothing new under the sun, but that’s quite alright. It is fun, well made and really manages to give us a full fledged fantasy world any kid would want to live in. For many people a childhood favourite and rightly so.

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13. T

    tmdb51616167 9 月 2, 2024

    After watching the film “Willow” for the first time, it was perceived as a corny yet lovable movie with entertaining moments, albeit with cheesy and lacking depth. While the film has its charm, it may not be one that warrants repeat viewings, as it falls short in terms of overall enjoyment. The storytelling and character development were deemed subpar, failing to create an enchanting or immersive experience as initially anticipated.

    Despite “Willow” becoming a cult classic, it ultimately fell into the category of films that are predominantly corny and cheesy. The television series that attempted to capitalize on the movie’s cult status failed to live up to expectations, leading to its cancellation after one season. The series struggled to capture the essence of the original film, resulting in a lackluster and unengaging viewing experience.

    In conclusion, both the movie and the television series based on “Willow” failed to leave a lasting impact and were ultimately deemed uninspiring and difficult to follow. While the film may have its moments, it may not be enough to warrant a recommendation for viewers looking for a captivating and enjoyable cinematic or television experience.

14. F

    Filipe Manuel Neto 6 月 9, 2023

    **Warwick Davis’ life movie isn’t bad, but it’s not really good either.**

    Fantasy cinema has experienced moments of brilliance thanks to the creativity of a good number of directors and screenwriters, and also due to the possibilities brought by technology. However, in the past, things were simpler: directors and technical teams of fantasy films were those people used to improvising a lot and thinking outside the box. That skill is a talent, surely, and sometimes it’s preferable to do something more traditional than to use CGI resources so absurdly fake that they don’t even deserve to be there. This film, despite being far from being good or deserving a praise, is not a waste of time and there are several details where we can observe redeeming qualities.

    The film’s value begins with the more or less direct involvement of several prominent people in the film industry at the time: a film written by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard cannot properly be considered a B-movie. Howard directs impeccably, but the truth is that Lucas could have made an additional effort in the script: the story that guides the film is funny, it has good moments, but it is also full of clichés and strange little peculiarities that do not fail to lift us up doubts every moment.

    Despite the projection given to Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley in advertising (it is an understandable maneuver since they are well-known actors), the real protagonist is the dwarf Warwick Davis. Yes, it’s not a pristine performance worthy of an award, but he couldn’t be much better: the actor was still young and inexperienced, but he managed to show talent and resoluteness, making the most of this beautiful opportunity that appeared in his life. Val Kilmer, although more famous, doesn’t need to do much and has few real challenges, while the beautiful Whalley and Jean Marsh are authentic attention grabbers and do an equally satisfying job.

    Technically, it is a film whose value lies in the very well-designed sets and costumes, and also in the soundtrack, skilfully composed but a little forgettable. It has several special effects, most of them quite dated, but functional. The problem is that, for a film of the fantasy genre, it ends up having a little less “magic” than would be desirable. And despite the story being a little convoluted, the film picks up a high enough pace that this ends up not being a problem.

15. C

    CinemaSerf 4 月 21, 2023

    Warwick Davis is great in this fantasy as the eponymous fellow charged with keeping a young baby from the evil clutches of the wicked queen “Bavmorda” (Jean Marsh). It has been foretold that this youngster will prove to be the undoing of the reign of terror that has permeated the land, and so this task is going to be perilous to say the least. Arriving at the crossroads, his townsfolk friends decide to abandon him and his quest but fortunately he has recourse to the trapped “Madmartigan” (Val Kilmer) who has been caged up and left to die. Pursued by the queen’s battle-hardened daughter “Sorsha” (Joanne Whalley) and her henchman “Kael” (Pat Roach) what now ensues is a grand spectacle of high adventure that features some inspired special effects, a good solid story and some equally engaging characterisations that deliver a traditional good vs. evil scenario. I always support the baddies in movies, and here was no different – but I was very nearly tempted by the courage and decency of “Willow” to switch sides. Kilmer is on good form, his role allows him to flourish with some witty dialogue and plenty of swash and buckle as the denouement – and a magical one at that – looms large. Ron Howard and George Lucas have let their imagination take control here, and I felt it worked rather well. The photography and action scenes work well, and though maybe the story is a bit of an hybrid of others, it still doesn’t stop this being an enjoyable David and Goliath style battle that is peppered with some strong supporting performances, some familiar faces and , I think, gets better with age.