Sometimes, you just want to settle in front of the screen and be taken to a faraway place where anything is possible. That's where the best fantasy movies come into play. I love the fantasy genre. When those movies hit the big screen, I'm there. I say the first Lord of the Rings seven times at the AMC Painter's Crossing. And I even saw the Seventh Son there. That's called dedication, folks. Fantasy stories have been around since the dawn of time, and when we started making movies, they followed quickly thereafter. They are some of the best ways for writers and directors to showcase worldbuilding, characterization, and conflict. Today, we're going to suss out the best films in the genre, and looks at the history and tropes as well. Let's dive in. What is Fantasy?Fantasy, as a genre, centers on the impossible made believable. It incorporates elements that defy the laws of our reality—talking animals, magical spells, supernatural beings, and realms hidden from our everyday world. Fantasy movies often build rich mythologies with unique rules and histories.The History of Fantasy MoviesLike I said up top, fantasy movies came into existence moments after actual movies came into existence. Early fantasy films drew inspiration from fairy tales, fables, and mythology. Pioneers like Georges Méliès brought magic to the screen with silent films like Cinderella (1899 ) and A Trip to the Moon (1902). As special effects evolved, so did the ambition of fantasy movies. Technicolor gems like The Wizard of Oz...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 22 April