It doesn't feel possible that 25 years has passed since Willow graced the silver screen, but life on Earth rumbles on even as the world of Willow stays mystically fixed in that sweet spot between the low-grade practical effects of its forebears and the CG-rich rich world of Peter Jackson's LOTR and Hobbit films. Released in 1988, Willow still stands among the biggest fantasy epics undertaken, and sports quite a pedigree: George Lucas' reputation is universally known as creator of Star Wars, and Ron Howard has had a long, fruitful and storied career, especially as a director. That they came together for a shining moment in the twilight of the 80s is a cinematic gift.
When a mysterious baby (The Chosen One… gasp!) washes up on the shores of Willow Ufgood's village, the Nelwyn (short person) must go on a quest to deliver the baby to the nearest Daikini (tall person). Of course, it's never that easy. When he meets a Daikini it's not the respectable sort of fellow he was hoping for. Instead, it's Madmartigan, a warrior without a sword, a horse, a castle or an army. The two form an unlikely alliance and soon must square off against forces of black magic and evil in their quest to keep the baby safe.
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