Fantasy Films
Fantasy Films, unlike science fiction films that base their content upon some degree of scientific truth, take the audience to netherworld, fairty-tale places where events are unlikely to occur in real life. In mythological or legendary times, they transcend the bounds of human possibility and physical laws. Fantasy films are often in the context of the imagination, dreams, or hallucinations of a character or within the projected vision of the storyteller. Fantasy films often have an element of magic, myth, wonder, escapism, and the extraordinary. They may appeal to both children and adults, depending upon the particular film.
Below is a collection of films where imagination has no bounds. Where entire worlds have been created and populated with mythical creatures, magical quests and larger than life heroes and villains.
Bleach the Movie 2: The DiamondDust Rebellion (2007)
7.3/10
Director: Noriyuki Abe
When a caravan transporting the King's Seal is attacked, Toshiro Hitsugaya and Squad 10 are on the ready. As they prepare to protect the treasure that... Read more
Shrek Forever After (2010)
6.3/10
Director: Mike Mitchell
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, John Cleese, Julie Andrews, Mike M...
Longing for the days when he was a "real ogre", Shrek (Mike Myers) signs a deal with Rumpelstiltskin (Walt Dohrn) to get his roar back... but turns hi... Read more
The Dark Tower (2017)
5.7/10
Director: Nikolaj Arcel
Starring: Dennis Haysbert, Matthew McConaughey, Jackie Earle Haley, Idris Elba, Fran Kranz
Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), the last Gunslinger, is locked in an eternal battle with Walter O'Dim (Matthew McConaughey), also known as the Man in Bl... Read more
Every Day (2018)
6.3/10
Director: Michael Sucsy
Starring: Maria Bello, Angourie Rice, Owen Teague
Sixteen-year-old Rhiannon falls in love with A, a mysterious spirit who inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, Rhiannon... Read more
The Smurfs ( Blu-ray ) (2011)
5.5/10
Director: Raja Gosnell
Starring: Hank Azaria, Sofia Vergara, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays
Director Raja Gosnell takes the helm for this live action/CGI comedy based on the popular characters created by Belgian cartoonist (Pierre Culliford).... Read more
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
5.5/10
Director: Lasse Hallstrom, Joe Johnston
Starring: Mackenzie Foy, Jayden Fowora-Knight, Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freem...
Young Clara needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. A golden thread leads her to the coveted key, but it so... Read more
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
6.3/10
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
Starring: Adam Sandler, David Spade, Fran Drescher, Mel Brooks, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shann...
Mavis surprises Dracula with a family voyage on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship so he can take a vacation from providing everyone else's vacation at the... Read more
Green Lantern (2011)
5.6/10
Director: Martin Campbell
Starring: Angela Bassett, Mark Strong, Tim Robbins, Ryan Reynolds, Peter Sarsgaard, Blake...
Chosen to be the first human inducted into the cosmic peacekeeping force known as the Green Lantern Corps, hot-shot test pilot Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynol... Read more
The Croods: A New Age (2020)
7.2/10
Starring: Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman, Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Clar...
Animated comedy-adventure follows the world's first modern family, Grug (voiced by Nicolas Cage), his wife Ugga (Catherine Keener), daughter Eep (Emma... Read more
Gremlins (1984)
7.2/10
Director: Joe Dante
Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton
A young man tries to save his small town from complete destruction as director Joe Dante provides the Grinch's version of 'It's a Wonderful Life' in w... Read more