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Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping fantasy movies into the ol’ VCR. 

This may come as a surprise to many of you, but I’m not actually that big on fantasy shows and movies. I don’t like LOTR (I know, I know). I’ve never been about to get into GoT. I’m not a big Harry Potter fan, and I obviously hate She Who Shall Not Be Named. 

Needless to say, I’m picky about my fantasy content. I’m even pickier about the fantasy content I’ll rewatch. 

Video source: Cracked

I went through a Twilight phase because I was at the perfect age for it, as with the Hunger Games series. I’ll admit I enjoyed The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, but I’ll also admit I only went to see it to sneak one last movie trip into my Thanksgiving PTO. 

I don’t see anything wrong with fantasy movies, and I think there’s a lot of good within their fandoms. It’s just not my bag. Don’t worry, I’ll spare you all my world famous disclaimer… this time. 

There are three big fantasy movies I find myself revisiting, as well as, you guessed it, one honorable mention that skews more into fairytale than fantasy.  

Without further ado, let’s get into my three favorite fantasy movies. 

Stardust 

I don’t remember exactly when I watched this movie, but I believe it was a recommendation from a friend. It doesn’t matter how I found out about Stardust because the important part is that I did. First and foremost, you have a cast of HEAVY HITTERS. Secondly, it has just enough whimsy that I can get on board, but not enough to take me out of it. Lastly, it has a sweet little love story at its core, and I’m a bleeding heart. 

Video source: Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers

Penelope

The fact that Catherine O’Hara is in this movie should be enough to make you watch it. However, you should definitely stay for the Christine Ricci, Reese Witherspoon, and self-empowerment of it all. Penelope spreads a message of self-love and self-reliance, and it embodies “If you don’t love yourself, how the hell are you gonna love somebody else?” 

Video source: Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers

The School for Good and Evil 

This is obviously a new addition to the list, but I LOVED this movie. Coming in at almost two and a half hours long, you’d suspect it would drag at times, or it would be easy to lose interest. But, I was completely enamored from start to finish. Also, The School for Good and Evil isn’t about romantic love but platonic love, the special kind of love you share with a best friend. Also, Charlize Theron. 

Video source: Netflix

Honorable mention 

I can’t make it through a piece about fantasy movies without talking about the 1997 musical version of Cinderella. It’s an absolute masterpiece, and I love it so much. I believe we recorded it straight from the Disney Channel, and I would give anything to still have that VHS tape. If you haven’t seen Cinderella, drop everything and watch it ASAP. 

Video source: retro VHS trailers