A superb modern-day fairy tale, with everything you could want; princes, pirates, villains, heroes and miracle workers. What makes this really shine is that it manages to combine highly effective adventure and self-parody, and thus is sure to entertain everybody, kids and adults alike. This film is well good. find out more...

In the dungeons of the castle of the evil Queen-sorceress Bavmorda, a child is born who, according to an ancient prophecy, will put an end to her reign. A midwife saves the child from the wicked Queen's wrath but is forced to throw her cradle in a river. The river brings the child near a village of Nelwyns, a race of friendly munchkins, and little Willow, an apprentice magician, finds and adopts the baby princess. He meets Madmartigan, a great swordsman but a rather hopeless human being, and tog find out more...