The world of magic seems incredibly attractive. Cinema will help to approach it and look on the other side of familiar reality. Stories about magicians and wizards are filmed as film adaptations of famous literary works or as the embodiment of the writers' fantasies. In this article you can learn about the most famous films about magic and magic.
"An ordinary miracle"
The famous Soviet feature film "Ordinary Miracle" was filmed in 1978 on the play of the same name by playwright Eugene Schwartz. The two-part film tells the story of the Wizard, telling unusual tales whose characters come to life. At some point, the fantasy of the Wizard, played by Yankovsky, takes the story too far, but it all ends with an ordinary miracle. According to the script, this love was true love. This film about magic is worth watching for the sake of wonderful Soviet artists, extraordinary music and simply because it is a classic of cinema.
"Lord of the Rings"
The world of Middle-earth, invented and described by the genius writer Tolkien, is embodied in the trilogy of Peter Jackson, "The Lord of the Rings." The cast of the cult fantasy fantasy film about magic is perfectly matched. Elijah Wood as Frodo and Ian McKellen as Gandalf Gray made one of the best duets in modern cinema. The Lord of the Rings received four Oscars for cinematography, makeup, soundtrack and visual effects.
"Walking castle"
In 2004, a full-length cartoon of the great Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki was released. The plot is based on a novel by British writer Diana Wynn Jones. This legendary anime has everything fantasy lovers need: a dangerous and frightening Witch of the Wasteland, a charming handsome sorcerer Haul, a fiery demon tamed by a sorcerer, a poor enchanted girl and a whole wonderful magical world. The picture will appeal to both fans of anime and fans of films about witches and magic.
"Harry Potter"
The event, which turned both the real and the magical world, is the release of Joan C. Rowling's “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” book. The novel was positioned as a child's pulp fiction, but rarely now you will meet an adult who is not in love with the fairy tale world of Harry Potter. To date, the entire series of seven books has been filmed, and the franchise has become the third in the list of highest grossing in history. A story about a wizard boy with a difficult fate will never become obsolete or lose its relevance. After watching this film about magic and magic, millions of children around the world continue to wait for an owl with a letter inviting them to the Hogwarts School.
The Golden Compass
The Oscar-winning tale of Chris Weitz based on the book by Philip Pulman was released in 2007 and immediately won the attention of the audience. The story of the little girl Lyra, courageously rushing to defend her friend, did not leave anyone indifferent. Casting is also impressive - Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Eva Green and other actors. The main role was given to young Dakota Blue Richards. The aesthetic component of this film about magic consists of stunning visual effects, magnificent costumes and colorful scenery.
Jumanji
Once, a simple little boy Alan Parish found a strange game called Jumanji, in which you have to roll dice and move the figures. Nothing boded trouble until Alan disappeared on one of the moves. After many years, the game is found by other children, brother and sister. It soon becomes clear that every turn of the game in reality causes the appearance of wild monkeys, then a flood, or even an earthquake. On one of the moves, Alan Parish returns, it turns out that all these years he survived in the jungle, where the game threw him. The magical adventures in the world of Jumanji are still among many favorite memories from childhood. The adult Alan was played by the wonderful actor Robin Williams, and the roles of brother and sister were given to Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce.
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Roald Dahl's works have become classics of children's literature. The story of the chocolate factory inspired the cinema's main wizard, Tim Burton. In this film about magic, unsurpassed scenery and magical costumes are used. Interestingly, the words for the songs performed in the film were written by Dahl himself. The role of Willy Wonka, performed by Johnny Depp, became one of the most prominent in the career of a popular artist. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is a kind and instructive fairy tale, a must-see.