The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.
In a land of myth and magic, a humble Nelwyn farmer named Willow dreams of becoming a sorcerer. When a baby girl, prophesied to end the reign of the evil Queen Bavmorda, is entrusted to his care, Willow embarks on a perilous journey. He reluctantly teams up with the roguish warrior Madmartigan and a band of unlikely heroes to protect the child and defeat the dark sorceress.
Willow was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its imaginative storytelling, visual effects, and performances, particularly from Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer. Audiences also responded well to the film's classic fantasy adventure elements and its heartwarming narrative, leading to a respectable box office performance.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Willow, appreciating its classic fantasy tropes, the performances of its lead actors, and the sense of adventure. Some viewers noted its occasional predictability but found it to be an entertaining and visually appealing film suitable for family viewing.
Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Sound Effects and Best Visual Effects. Also received Saturn Award nominations for Best Fantasy Film and Best Costumes.
The iconic sword wielded by Val Kilmer's character, Madmartigan, was actually designed to look like it was made from a single piece of metal, but it was constructed from several parts for safety and practicality during filming.
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