Willow (1988)

Long before Frodo Baggins, there was Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis). Charged with delivering a baby princess found drifting in the river, Willow must protect the baby from evil Queen Bavmorda with the help of Madmartigan (Val Kilmer). Adventure across the land waits as this motley crew sets out.

Willow is the brain child of writer/producer George Lucas and director Ron Howard. Need I say more? James Horner scores the fantasy tale that is reminiscent of well, just about everything Lucas ever touched. Sure the visual effects are dated, but that doesn’t detract from Willow’s charm. The dialogue is particularly fun.

As I see it, Willow is a charming if forgettable 80s flick. Not a must-see, as both Lucas and Howard have gone onward and upward.