Product: The Last Unicorn [VHS] (1982)
Rating: 5.0
Magnificently Magical: A Daring, Unforgettable Story
There aren't enough superlatives one can use in describing the animated version of Peter S. Beagle's contemporary classic, The Last Unicorn. For those who long for a reminder of what it truly means to dream, to explore, to search for oneself in a resticted reality, this film has all the trappings to set your imagination on a journey it will never forget. The film tells the story of a unicorn, and pays respect to that most wonderous of creatures, but the film is in actuality an homage to those who love mythology, those who refuse to be pigeon-holed and accept the mundane qualities of the reality which surrounds them. The script is flawless (only one major part of the story is omitted in the animated retelling), the voice performances flawless (especially Mia Farrow's as the Unicorn) and the songs by America fit the soft, gentle, pensive mood of the film perfectly. If you seek nothing more than a truly great film about one of the most beloved themes of all time, this film should not be missed under any circumstance. One of the best movies ever made, animated or otherwise, ranking right up there with Pinocchio and Beauty and the Beast.