Liberated Don Quixote

A young woman discovers a hidden world where the legendary knight Don Quixote still lives, fighting windmills as he always has. She embarks on a journey with him and his squire, Sancho Panza, to protect a kingdom from an evil sorcerer.

The 1987 film "Don Quixote" is a lesser-known adaptation that aimed for a fantasy adventure tone, often seen as a simplified and somewhat charming take on the classic tale, though it received mixed to negative reviews for its production values and narrative coherence.

• The film attempts a family-friendly fantasy approach to the classic story.

• Production values and special effects are often cited as weak.

• While earnest, the adaptation struggles with tone and execution.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests a film that is a simple, sometimes uninspired, interpretation of Cervantes' work, appreciated more for its attempt at fantasy than its faithfulness or quality.

This adaptation notably features a young woman as a central protagonist who aids Don Quixote, a departure from the original novel's focus.