Category Archives: Fantasy
Underworld
Release 2003
Genre Action, Fantasy, Thriller
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Director: Len Wiseman
Writers: Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, Danny McBride
Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Bill Nighy
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320691/
Selene, a beautiful vampire warrior, is entrenched in a war between the vampire and werewolf races. Although she is aligned with the vampires, she falls in love with Michael, a werewolf who longs for the war to end.
Brave
Release 2012
Genre Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
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Director: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, Steve Purcell
Writers: Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Irene Mecchi, Michael Arndt
Stars: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217209/
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
Life of Pi
Release 2012
Genre Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
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Director: Ang Lee
Writers: Yann Martel, David Magee
Stars: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Ayush Tandon, Gautam Belur, Adil Hussain
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454876/
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger.
Beautiful Creatures
Release 2013
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Director: Richard LaGravenese
Writers: Richard LaGravenese, Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Alice Englert, Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, Emmy Rossum
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559547/
Ethan longs to escape his small Southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, Lena. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town.
Rise of the Guardians
Release 2012
Genre Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
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Director: Peter Ramsey
Writers: David Lindsay-Abaire, William Joyce
Stars: Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446192/
When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Release 2001
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: J.R.R. Tolkien, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
Stars: Alan Howard, Elijah Wood, Noel Appleby, Sean Astin, Sala Baker
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/
A meek hobbit of the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Release 2013
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
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Director: Harald Zwart
Writers: Jessica Postigo, Cassandra Clare
Stars: Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Kevin Zegers, Jemima West, Robert Sheehan
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1538403/
When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York called Downworld.
47 Ronin
Release 2013
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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Director: Carl Rinsch
Writers: Chris Morgan, Hossein Amini, Walter Hamada
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, Min Tanaka
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1335975/
A band of samurai set out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Release 2012
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Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, J.R.R. Tolkien
Stars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/
A reluctant hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home - and the gold within it - from the dragon Smaug.
Ted
Release 2012
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Director: Seth MacFarlane
Writers: Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale, Giovanni Ribisi
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1637725/
As the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett's teddy bear, Ted, came to life and has been by John's side ever since - a friendship that's tested when Lori, John's girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship.