Film genres have formulas and rules, but how well do High Fantasy films follow their formula?
Willow (1988) is the a family-friendly high fantasy film about Willow, the member of a race of little people who tries to get the baby, Elora Danan, to someone to look after her, little knowing she is prophecised to bring about the death of the evil Queen Bavmorda.
Film genres have formulas and rules, but how well do High Fantasy films follow their formula?
Star War (1977) [later called Star Wars: A New Hope.] is a space opera film, which I'm testing the limits of the rules with. It is a Family film with Low Magic (but High Technology).
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STAR WARS (1977)
For purposes of testing, I'm looking at this as a stand alone film. Information learnt in later films will not be applied.