3/28/12

Hump Day Movie: Willow (1988)

Warwick Davis has an impressive résumé, but this is the movie I will always remember him for.  It's also the first movie I saw where Dwarfism wasn't presented as a disability. All to the good.

Not only does Willow  have Val Kilmer in it at the height of his career and attractiveness (he did NOT age well IMHO), it also has the future ex-Mrs. Kilmer, Joanne Whalley (who I think is just stunningly gorgeous).

Willow is one of those movies that didn't hold up well in the special effects department, but it was one of those movies I've never forgotten. It has action, adventure, romance and heart all set in a fantastical world.

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  1. Long long time ago I searched for Willow and FOUND IT !!!! It is the greatest movie.

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    1. I love it. It's one of the few fantasy movies of the 80s that don't make me cringe :)

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  2. I love Willow for all the reasons you mention. Cherish the CD!

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    1. Honestly, I can watch it just for Val. He's so cute in this.

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