fantasy/archetypal movies

theredfox

• #1

Some movies are great for evoking archetypal/fantasy/tarot associations.

Examples?

- Gladiator: Ridley Scott

- the 9th Gate: Polanski

I like both!

Any other examples?

 

theredfox

• #2

Excalibur: John Boorman

 

sascha

• #3

The original Star Wars Trilogy comes to mind....certainly a depiction of the Hero's Journey....!

Perhaps some classic westerns?

 

theredfox

• #4

Yes I thought of Star Wars although I got fed up with it a long time ago, when it became so commercial.....

 

MeeWah

• #5

The Dark Crystal.

The Neverending Story.

Legend.

Edited to add: All apparently intended for children; however, characterized by the fantasy elements of otherworldliness, magick or its use, order versus chaos or light versus darkness that speak of the more complex, intelligent & mystical symbology.

 

Cerulean

• #6

Lord of the Rings...Chronicles of Riddick...

...Matrix?

Cerulean

 

CalypsoTea

• #7

The Last Unicorn w/ Mia Farrow

Labyrinth w/ David Bowie

Dragonheart w/ Sean Connery

 

MeeWah

• #8

Agree regarding the original "Star Wars" & the "Matrix" movies.

Also thought of "The Last Unicorn" & "Labryinth", albeit after posting. Not seen other movies mentioned.

 

MeeWah

• #9

The Chronicles of Narnia.

 

fall_guy

• #10

'The People Under The Stairs' (Wes Craven horror film)

The main character is even called Fool!