The Best Fantasy Movies 2025

1. Flesh and Fantasy [DVD] [1943]

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This hard hitting release from the classic crime series Spenser for Hire includes all 22 episodes of the show's first season, following the adventures of private investigator Spenser, who solves crimes in the city of Boston with help from his awesomely tough sometimes partner Hawk.

2. Cinderella: A Dance Fantasy [DVD] [1993]

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Command First Order forces as their Supreme Leader with this Star Wars Kylo Ren Force Rage electronic mask. Sound-activated light effects add cool visuals as you speak, and the adjustable elastic straps provide an optimal fit for ages 5 and up. This Star Wars Kylo Ren Force Rage electronic mask has movie-inspired detailing for a realistic appeal.

3. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children [Blu-ray] [2005]

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Experience fantasy adventure at its most imaginative in this four-film collection featuring The Land that Time Forgot, Dragon Quest, Allan Quartermain and the Temple of Skulls, and Merlin and the War of the Dragons.

4. Alice in Wonderland: A Dance Fantasy [DVD] [1993]

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Hansel and Gretel (1954), a stop-motion animated film credited to director John Paul (which, one suspects, was a pseudonym for a much more Teutonic monikered filmmaker) and producer/director Michael Myerberg was one of the more enchanting children's films for many a youth;V.I.E.W. Video has done right by it in this DVD edition. The 72- minute film (originally released theatrically in a longer version) featuring the voices of Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Constance Brigham et al, looks reasonably good despite a slight general fading of the materials and a softness to the image -- it's at least comparable to what one remembers from television, and the sound is better than this reviewer remembers it. The film has been mastered in full-screen (1.33:1) about as well as it is ever likely to look, absent a major restoration effort, and has been given a generous 33 chapters, covering the plot elements and each of the songs. V.I.E.W. has sort of insinuated themselves on the end credits, but if one switches the image off quickly enough, it's easy to avoid their obnoxious effort at getting subscribers to some sort of newsletter. As a bonus, they've included a black-and-white film clip (evidently transferred off of a damaged VHS source) depicting the shooting of the movie in progress, which is very interesting to watch, though its quality gives this release a little of the feel of a bootleg.

5. The Swan Lake: A Dance Fantasy [DVD] [1993]

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Hansel and Gretel (1954), a stop-motion animated film credited to director John Paul (which, one suspects, was a pseudonym for a much more Teutonic monikered filmmaker) and producer/director Michael Myerberg was one of the more enchanting children's films for many a youth;V.I.E.W. Video has done right by it in this DVD edition. The 72- minute film (originally released theatrically in a longer version) featuring the voices of Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Constance Brigham et al, looks reasonably good despite a slight general fading of the materials and a softness to the image -- it's at least comparable to what one remembers from television, and the sound is better than this reviewer remembers it. The film has been mastered in full-screen (1.33:1) about as well as it is ever likely to look, absent a major restoration effort, and has been given a generous 33 chapters, covering the plot elements and each of the songs. V.I.E.W. has sort of insinuated themselves on the end credits, but if one switches the image off quickly enough, it's easy to avoid their obnoxious effort at getting subscribers to some sort of newsletter. As a bonus, they've included a black-and-white film clip (evidently transferred off of a damaged VHS source) depicting the shooting of the movie in progress, which is very interesting to watch, though its quality gives this release a little of the feel of a bootleg.

6. Daisy and Her Garden: A Dance Fantasy [DVD] [1994]

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Hansel and Gretel (1954), a stop-motion animated film credited to director John Paul (which, one suspects, was a pseudonym for a much more Teutonic monikered filmmaker) and producer/director Michael Myerberg was one of the more enchanting children's films for many a youth;V.I.E.W. Video has done right by it in this DVD edition. The 72- minute film (originally released theatrically in a longer version) featuring the voices of Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Constance Brigham et al, looks reasonably good despite a slight general fading of the materials and a softness to the image -- it's at least comparable to what one remembers from television, and the sound is better than this reviewer remembers it. The film has been mastered in full-screen (1.33:1) about as well as it is ever likely to look, absent a major restoration effort, and has been given a generous 33 chapters, covering the plot elements and each of the songs. V.I.E.W. has sort of insinuated themselves on the end credits, but if one switches the image off quickly enough, it's easy to avoid their obnoxious effort at getting subscribers to some sort of newsletter. As a bonus, they've included a black-and-white film clip (evidently transferred off of a damaged VHS source) depicting the shooting of the movie in progress, which is very interesting to watch, though its quality gives this release a little of the feel of a bootleg.

7. Hansel and Gretel: Opera Fantasy [DVD] [1954]

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Hansel and Gretel (1954), a stop-motion animated film credited to director John Paul (which, one suspects, was a pseudonym for a much more Teutonic monikered filmmaker) and producer/director Michael Myerberg was one of the more enchanting children's films for many a youth;V.I.E.W. Video has done right by it in this DVD edition. The 72- minute film (originally released theatrically in a longer version) featuring the voices of Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Constance Brigham et al, looks reasonably good despite a slight general fading of the materials and a softness to the image -- it's at least comparable to what one remembers from television, and the sound is better than this reviewer remembers it. The film has been mastered in full-screen (1.33:1) about as well as it is ever likely to look, absent a major restoration effort, and has been given a generous 33 chapters, covering the plot elements and each of the songs. V.I.E.W. has sort of insinuated themselves on the end credits, but if one switches the image off quickly enough, it's easy to avoid their obnoxious effort at getting subscribers to some sort of newsletter. As a bonus, they've included a black-and-white film clip (evidently transferred off of a damaged VHS source) depicting the shooting of the movie in progress, which is very interesting to watch, though its quality gives this release a little of the feel of a bootleg.

8. Family Fantasy Collection [DVD]

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When he's separated from his high school classmates and transported to another world, Hajime Nagumo finds himself with the most average of magical abilities and surrounded by monsters. This release collects every episode from the first season of the anime Arifuerta: from Commonplace to World's Strongest.

9. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within [Special Edition] [2 Discs] [DVD] [2001]

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Computer animation has sure come a long way since the film Tron was released back in 1982. At the time, it was state of the art. Then came Jurassic Park and its two sequels, James Cameron's revolutionary morphing techniques in The Abyss and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and the countless lesser-known films and commercials that have utilized computer animation for aesthetic and practical reasons. But no one has used computer animation to the extent of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, the first full-length CGI film. And despite what you may think of the film's plot, there is no denying the film's plethora of beautifully stylized alien landscapes and dynamic science fiction visuals. 
Columbia-TriStar Home Entertainment's two-disc set of the film is packed with hours of extras and more than enough information on every facet that went into producing such a monumental production. The film itself has been given a wonderful transfer to disc, letterboxed at 1.85:1 (enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs), and has also been given a very robust English-language 5.1 Dolby Digital track and a two-channel one. A French-language two-channel option is also available. The picture looks excellent throughout and the film's visual richness and sense of detail really comes off nicely for the home environment. Disc one of the set contains the film and two feature-length commentaries. The first one contains comments from co-director Moto Sakakibara, sequence supervisor Hiroyuki Hayashida, sets and props lead artist Tatsuro Maruyama, and "Phantom" supervisor Takoo Noguchi. The track is not exactly the most enjoyable for the layman, but animation freaks should find more than enough insights to keep them interested. Track two contains comments from the animation director, editor, and the staging director. There is also an isolated score track with commentary by composer Elliot Goldenthal available. The disc also includes production notes, trailers, and much, much more. Disc two contains even more supplemental material, including a very fascinating interactive documentary on the making of the film, multiple workshops which include character bios and more, an alternate opening sequence for the film, and the ability to re-edit a particular scene which allows the viewer to gain an insight into the world of an editor. Also included is a very amusing easter egg which has the character of Aki replicating Michael Jackson's "Thriller." All in all, the set is fantastic and should be a welcome addition to either your science fiction or animation disc collection.

10. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (Blu-ray), Sony Pictures, Animation

The year is 2065 AD. The Earth is infested with alien spirits, and mankind faces total extinction. Led by a strange dream and guided by her mentor, Dr. Sid, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to destroy the alien presence and pure enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron, Aki must save the Earth from it's darkest hate and unleash the spirits within. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is the groundbreaking new CGI film from the creators of the Final Fantasy Video Game Franchise.

Blu-ray Action Rating: PG13