https://movieweb.com Stay up to date with all of our most recent articles featuring topics from the fantasy genre. Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:31:19 GMT en-US hourly 60 Not many films attain the status of cinematic masterpieces, nor do many become an enduring subject of continuous discussion and praise. The Lord of the Rings trilogy, on the other hand, not only secured its place as one of the highest-grossing film series, but also continues to receive immense praise from critics and audiences to this day. Serving as a source of inspiration for other fantasy movies and shows, it has the standard for magical and transportive storytelling. Director Peter Jackson successfully translated J.R.R Tolkien’s beloved and magical books into a timeless experience that will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of many, not unlike Gandalf’s iconic light.

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:31:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/movies-like-lord-of-the-rings-trilogy/ Like so many classic children's characters, Pippi Longstocking was born from a child's request for a story. While confined to her sickbed, young Karin Lindgren asked her mother, the adventurous Swedish journalist Astrid Lindgren, to tell her a story about Pippi Långstrump. Or, as we know her in English, Pippi Longstocking — a name that Karin pulled out of thin air and invented right there on the spot.

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:51:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/pippi-longstocking-dated-or-modern-adaptation/ Written tales of King Arthur date back as early as the eighth century. While scholars debate the validity of Arthur as a true historical figure, his importance to literature and mythology cannot be understated. Stories of the great king have persisted for centuries, inspiring creatives of all stripes.

]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:01:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/king-arthur-movies-tv-shows-perfectly-encompass-tales-characters/ As quiet as it's kept, fantasy has always been an engaging genre. As the years have progressed, films like Lord of the Rings and shows like Game of Thrones have led to the genre experiencing a newfound appreciation in the mainstream. So much so that reviewers can't help but make a comparison between the contemporary fantasy adventures, the George R.R. Martin novel, and its televised adaptation. Since the HBO series' run, riddled with highs and lows, many fantasy shows have either tried to frame their respective series as culturally and socially-aware endeavors into the genre or sought after other franchises to adapt and draw inspiration from.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://movieweb.com/underrated-fantasy-tv-shows/ The 1980s and early ‘90s gave us a wide range of fantasy films, fueled by puppets and more advanced stop-motion animation in the wake of Star Wars, to bring to life mythological creatures. Many of these movies were set in other worlds or in times before recorded history. The new era of fantasy films was not bound to Medieval periods, historically accurate armor, or real-world castles.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:00:13 GMT https://movieweb.com/castles-and-fortresses-80s-and-90s-fantasy-movies/ The market for young adult novels has grown exponentially since the beginning of the 21st century. Much of this popularity can be attributed to filmmakers' willingness to adapt these popular stories into live-action films, and many of these films have become classics of their genres.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:30:15 GMT https://movieweb.com/young-adult-book-adaptations-that-should-have-been-better/ Fantasy is a highly popular genre with a huge variety of content, ranging from romance like Twilight to masterpieces like Harry Potter and the LOTR series. Since a large number of fantasy movies are released every year, it is not possible to keep up with all the content. This is the reason why many great fantasy films have been forgotten over the years.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:01:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/underrated-fantasy-movies-based-on-books/ Although the Harry Potter series is known for how well the films stuck to the books or managed to craft and execute a franchise of films that allowed the audience to perfectly follow the story even without key book details, that does not mean that book fans did not miss their favorite character moments or storylines being included in the films. Due to time constraints and an early choice to primarily focus on Harry's journey as the Chosen One, many character details, including Harry's, were left behind to tell the story in what the filmmakers believed was the best way possible. While they may have gotten plenty of elements right, ultimately, fans still craved an on-screen portrayal of their favorite book moments.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/harry-potter-character-moments-need-to-be-featured-reboot/ Even though Loki’s story has seemed to reach an emotional finale in his own self-titled series on Disney+, a rather underappreciated sentiment that revolves around the character is the long-term life that he has in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Making his first appearance in only the fourth MCU movie, Thor (which was released on May 6, 2011), the God of Mischief went on to have a prominent place in the following year’s Avengers film, the 2013 sequel Thor: The Dark World, as well as in two other Avengers titles, Infinity War and Endgame. As the actor Tom Hiddleston stated when talking about all his accolades within this fantastical corner of cinema, his journey has been fourteen long years in the making.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:01:51 GMT https://movieweb.com/loki-thor-syfy-norse-characters-movie/ The fantasy movie genre is known for telling stories that involve epic tales, beautiful landscapes, and plots unlike any other. This imaginative type of narrative usually features mythological concepts, legends, supernatural elements, magical components, or exotic locations. A few of these well-known fantasy ideas may be seen in movies such as The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Clash of the Titans, and Harry Potter. These films have become a way for people to escape the harsh realities of real life and typically allow the viewer to make an emotional connection, either with unique character or moment that happens on-screen.

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