WILLOW: does it still hold up 35 years later? / Reviewing a childhood classic

Conceived by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard in 1988, Willow has reached its 35th anniversary and Nerd Legion reviews this childhood classic. Upon release, it was a landmark in special effects and enchanted a generation with its simple plot and charming, feel-good story. Val Kilmer and Warwick Davis shine in their performances, even if the script doesn't give them much to work with. Ultimately, has the film aged well in the context of other fantasy movies or is it beloved purely from nostalgia?

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