a staple in the film world. There are movies that are so good they’re incomparable, and there are also some bad ones. In order to help you decide which fantasy movies are worth watching on gomovies, we’ve compiled our top 10 list of all-time favorites!
1. The Dark Crystal
A cult classic that gained a following of its own, The Dark Crystal is a defining film for the fantasy genre. This wacky, dark adventure set in a world blighted by the destruction of a mighty crystal is a must-watch for all fans. The film tells the tale of Gelfling Jen, a young Gelfling who must fight against the evil Skeksis to repair the missing shard of the Dark Crystal before the three suns come into conjunction. It’s a captivating film with stunning production design and great voice work.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
The first movie in the popular series based on C. S. Lewis’s children’s book, this fantasy epic is a must-watch for any fan of the books. It tells the story of four British children who escape the Blitz and find a wardrobe that takes them to Narnia, where they encounter the Lion Aslan (Liam Neeson), the White Witch Jadis, and her army of fauns and satyrs.
3. Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands
Tim Burton created Edward Scissorhands by combining a modern fantasy story with a horror movie. It is also a satire on suburbia and the dark side of life. The movie is about an ageless man with scissors for hands that lives in a decrepit castle in the middle of the desert. He falls in love with Kim, a teenager who is shy towards him.
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings is an epic fantasy novel written by J. R. R. Tolkien is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of twentieth-century literature. The novel is set in Middle-earth, Tolkien’s version of the lands of Earth, in a fictional past, before the fall of his version of Atlantis (Numenor). The story centers on the ring of power that was created by the Dark Lord Sauron. It tells the story of people such as Hobbits, Elves, Men, Dwarves, and Wizards who fight against evil.
5. The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is an American fairy tale that is popular with children and adults. In the film, Dorothy (Judy Garland) opens her front door and enters the Technicolor Land of Oz. On her journey, she meets a Scarecrow who is in need of a brain, a Tin Man who is in need of a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who is in need of courage. The characters are all trying to find their way home.