The nostalgia hits so good.
delight in bringing back older actors to reprise roles alongside a younger generation. It’s a big nostalgia play and it usually only works on the surface. As much as I loveThe Next Generationis pointedly doing the same thing, but in this case it works. I don’t feel disappointed by where Willow is in his life like I did when I met hermit Luke Skywalker.
Every single one of those characters I just mentioned is a delight. They each grow and change over the course of the show, and sometimes they do it more than once an episode. There’s no hinging the plot on big mysteries or secrets — most of them are dealt with in the first few episodes. Instead,just revels in being an adventure story, albeit a very funny one. This cast sparkles and the jokes fly surprisingly fast, but never at the cost of a dramatic moment. The action is good, too .
These characters spend a lot of time thinking they are smart and then being reminded they’re beautiful dumbasses.And the special effects find a perfect balance between the blend of stop-motion and practical that made ‘80s fantasy films fun and the CGI that’s more commonly used today. There are giant puppets, people wrapped up in gorgeous prosthetics, and flashy wizard fights. But creatures originally seen in the film aren’t updated.
Your mileage could vary. If you thought the original film was too dopey, you might not like this show. But if you’ve longed for a fantasy series that takes you on an exciting adventure with plenty of jokes, action, and romance, then Willow is a treat. When people ask me what my favorite high fantasy show of the year was, it won’t be the one with dragons or a guy making rings. It’ll be
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