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βThe story starts a bit slower to be fairβ
Kai82 Β· Metacritic β
βthe later 3 quarters are satisfyingβ
Kai82 Β· Metacritic β
βThe first act of Willow is perfectβ
Habibiehakim Β· Metacritic β
βthe second act and third act started to have some nit picky here and there and i did feel a bit too longβ
Habibiehakim Β· Metacritic β
βthe second act and third act started to have some nit picky here and there and i did feel a bit too longβ
Habibiehakim Β· Metacritic β
βAt first it is uncomfortable and blandβ
kyle20ellis Β· Metacritic β
Read 28 Aug 2026 Β· confidence 11% Β· too thin for a score Β· how this works
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βIts pacing is too deliberate, and it doesnβt have a light heart. Thatβs revealed in the handling of some characters named the Brownies, represented by a couple of men who are about 9 inches tall and fight all the time. Maybe Lucas thought these guys would work like R2-D2 and C-3PO did in βStar Wars.β But they have no depth, no personalities, no dimension; theyβre simply an irritant at the edge of the frame.β
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times Β· 63
βIt's fluffy stuff, lovingly made and instantly forgettable. [20 May 1988, p.5]β
Bill Cosford, Miami Herald Β· 63
βWillow is not without its charms - the effects are more than special, the set-pieces suitably epic but it just doesn't fulfill the promise of certain other fantasy films.β
Ian Nathan, Empire Β· 60
βBuilt on fantasy stereotypes β friendly little folk, evil witches, misunderstood heroes, guys on horseback with bloody great swords β it nonetheless contains enough epic action, narrative momentum and spit-and-sawdust pre-CGI special effects to hold the attention.β
Tom Huddleston, Time Out London Β· 60
βWillow is a perfectly agreeable tale of magic, little people, heroic warriors, babies among the bulrushes and a wicked queen who must be overthrown lest the world be engulfed in evil. If it evaporates from memory with the airiness of a bubble bath, at least it leaves a friendly glow and a sense of a magical world lovingly evoked. [20 May 1988, p. c1]β
Sheila Benson, Los Angeles Times Β· 60
Scores from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, read 28 Aug 2026. Quotes belong to their publications and link to the full reviews.
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βThe story starts a bit slower to be fairβ
Kai82about 0β25% inread it β
βthe later 3 quarters are satisfyingβ
Kai82about 25β100% inread it β
βThe first act of Willow is perfectβ
Habibiehakimabout 0β33% inread it β
βthe second act and third act started to have some nit picky here and there and i did feel a bit too longβ
Habibiehakimabout 33β66% inread it β
βWarwick Davis is great in this fantasy as the eponymous fellow charged with keeping a young baby from the evil clutches of the wicked queen "Bavmorda" (Jean Marsh). It has been foretold that this youngster will prove to be the undoing of the reign of terror that has permeated the land, and so this task is going to be perilous to say the least. Arriving at the crossroads, his townsfolk friends decide to abandon him and his quest but fortunately he has recourse to the trapped "Madmartigan" (Val Kiβ
CinemaSerfread it β
β**Warwick Davis' life movie isn't bad, but it's not really good either.** Fantasy cinema has experienced moments of brilliance thanks to the creativity of a good number of directors and screenwriters, and also due to the possibilities brought by technology. However, in the past, things were simpler: directors and technical teams of fantasy films were those people used to improvising a lot and thinking outside the box. That skill is a talent, surely, and sometimes it's preferable to do somethiβ
Filipe Manuel Netoread it β
βAfter watching the film "Willow" for the first time, it was perceived as a corny yet lovable movie with entertaining moments, albeit with cheesy and lacking depth. While the film has its charm, it may not be one that warrants repeat viewings, as it falls short in terms of overall enjoyment. The storytelling and character development were deemed subpar, failing to create an enchanting or immersive experience as initially anticipated. Despite "Willow" becoming a cult classic, it ultimately fellβ
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