Product: The Last Unicorn [VHS] (1982)
Rating: 5.0
The Last Unicorn: Relams Unknown!
This film is inarguably one of the truly few non-Disney animated features of comparable quality. It is exceedingly faithful to Peter S Beagle's literary masterwork and for the most part does an unbelievable job in recreating the magic of the written story. More importnatly, it is a film for anyone whose imagination has remained intact- who has never stopped believing in the impossible and never let go of the fantasies that crowd all our imaginations when we are young. This is a film of consequence- you will not emerge unmoved, unchanged. Especially memorable is the title song by America which to date remains one of the most underrated title tracks in film soundtrack history.All of the film's characters, be it Schmendrick, Molly, Lir or the Unicorn herself, are fleshed out brilliantly on screen. The characterization is wonderful, among the best you will ever see in any fantasy film, and Mia Farrow's recitation of the Unicorn is hauntingly innocent.This is a film which most children will enjoy, but more than likely adults will enjoy this tale of identity, journey, and magic. I cannot say enough-let the magic absorb you and transport you to realms unknown!