Willow | Series Review (Non-Spoiler Review)

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I've been able to watch the first 6 episodes of the new Willow series. Here is my review.

PREMISE
An unlikely group of six heroes sets off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world.

Based on Characters
by George Lucas[1]
Developed by Jonathan Kasdan[1]
Starring
Warwick Davis
Erin Kellyman
Ellie Bamber
Tony Revolori
Ruby Cruz
Amer Chadha-Patel
Dempsey Bryk
Joanne Whalley
Composers
James Newton Howard[2]
Xander Rodzinski

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I thought there were way too many characters. Easily at least two of them could have been combined into one character. Some of the dialogue is cringe-inducing, especially the more modern day vernacular some of the younger characters use. However, it is cool to see Warwick Davis back in a lead role that doesn’t involve him dressing up as a leprechaun, and Joanne Whalley is as lovely as ever. It’s an okay show, I just wish it was great.

MrDedGuy

Great review. A mixed bag is the perfect way to describe ths show. Very fair.

johniekilroy

This is the second time this year we've had a legacy sequel to a 80s film that had Val Kilmer in a supporting role, weird

maldon

Willow was a big part of my childhood. Maybe a lot of the effects from 1988 haven't aged great, but nostalgia plays a big part. I'd be willing to bet when you hear the name Val Kilmer, you think of Iceman. I think Mad Martigan, lol.
So I will definitely check this out soon, good or bad!

jayge

I grew up watching Willow. I was super excited to see how they would expand this storyline. And fifteen minutes into the first episode, I AM BORED. Too many new characters. Sorsha is a queen who arranges her child’s marriage while her son is some madmartigan rip-off idiot and her daughter’s rebellion stems from her clothes and outright whinging. Sorsha was a badass because gender roles didn’t apply to her. She was a good fighter, showed heart, and killed two dark sorcerers in front of her evil mother. But no, her daughter is the cool one because she’s a rebel who makes a scene. I want to see Willow and his family, Cherlindrea, the brownies, the monsters. If I wanted a conflicted Gen Z love story with fantasy thrown in, I’d watch Riverdale. Which I dont.

Jazangel

Finally had a chance to watch this. Boorman is great, Airk is great, Willow is great. Kit is so annoying. I feel like the show runners "tell" too much rather than show - every scene where she disapproves of the team's actions she has to say something. It would be enough to provide a disapproving look. This show reminds me way too much of the Shannara Chronicles, and not in a good way.

DannerBanks

I wasn’t a die hard fan of the original movie but I liked it well enough and enjoyed revisiting it from time to time growing up. I was curious about this follow up series and see how the characters/world progressed. Though the first 4 available episodes to this point it’s okay at best but completely agree with the modern feel of the dialogue and personality of the young characters. Kit is hands down easily the worst and by far most unlikable character to this point and it doesn’t sound like she gets any better from Sean’s take through 7 episodes. Warwick Davis does seem like he’s trying to take it seriously and respect the source material.

TheBigBadWolfO

Only watched the original movie days ago. Not sure what to think of the first two episodes I've seen.

wickdaline

Just finished watching the series a couple of days ago. I have mixed feelings about it. I think the reason I struggled to really get into it is because I’ve only seen the movie WILLOW twice all time and don’t really remember it very well so that may be why I didn’t enjoy it very much.

SuperMovieFan

I'm surprised you didn't use the clip from Rouge one "we were on the verge of greatness, we were this close"

mightywizard

Hopefully this isn’t considered a spoiler. One of the characters is played my the actor who plays Flash Thompson in the MCU Spider-Man movies. It was nice to see him in something other than Spider-Man

SuperMovieFan

I liked your analysis, especially about the modern mindset clashing with the setting but can I ask, what do you mean by "CW" version? You say it a lot and I have no idea what that is.

williamprm

I haven't heard anyone else mention the costumes... Those babies set my expectations for the "style" of the show. I got the impression that this wasn't supposed to be like, a self serious medieval fantasy (like LOTR or GOT). It's a more modern adventure fantasy that was a little heavy handed with the teen drama at times (I thought most of the character arcs and plots were good but the set ups were a little painful and could have been smoother). I still had a decently fun time all things considered.

PerpetualJoy

I still love the movie but I learned my lesson with Disney Star Wars, No need to try it or damage Willow. Disney in 2022 has too many agendas and is just flat out lazy.

BishopWalters

My favorite things about Willow:
1. Warwick Davis, Tony Revolori, Amar Chadha-Patel
2. The set, costume, and makeup design
3. The silly (but very dumb) fantasy story that had SOME good moments of fun and camaraderie

My least favorite things about Willow:
1. The pop rock soundtrack
2. Main characters being written overly dramatic and unlikable
3. The lack luster combat scenes

GingerMacLeod