Willow (1988) Movie Reaction [First Time Watching]

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[@terrylandess6072]

Jean Marsh is great in this. She really 'sells' the magic. I also enjoy her performance in 'Return to OZ (1985). Another '80's' Fantasy movie worthy of popcorn.

[@Melissa-wx4lu]

One thing that blew me away was that Warwick Davis was only 17 when he played Willow. For my whole childhood, he was the homesteading, husband and father of 2, aspiring magician and guardian of the Princess... and he played it so well that I couldn't believe when I found out he was just 17.

[@van8ryan]

Biggest shocker is that Warwick Davis was only sixteen when he played this role (he's now 52 and soon returning to play Willow on a Disney+ series)

[@lucienhalf7105]

I wouldn't recommend it since the Disney+ series is.... for the life of it ruined, because audiances are review bombing it for it's Wokeness

[@codypendragons]

I heard he was 19, but he looked so young that sixteen fits.

[@codypendragons]

​@@lucienhalf7105That makes me sad. Wokeness is like a plague upon humanity.

[@DamonNomad82]

Willow was one of my favorite movies as a kid. Since there were no live action adaptations of The Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings back then, this movie was the closest thing to that.

[@DamonNomad82]

@@totallybored5526 You sound like the complete opposite of me! If given the time, I would watch Willow for two hours and then watch Lord of the Rings for 12 hours and something more from the fantasy genre for several more hours. There would be no "waste" involved in any of that time, because I would be doing what I truly enjoy.

[@mrbeckles1980]

This is one of my favorites. I saw this at 8yrs old in theaters. Joanne Whalley(Sorcha) and Val Kilmer(Madmartigan), met and fell in love while filming this movie.

[@promisemochi]

this was my comfort movie as a child. anytime i was home sick i had to watch willow on VHS or secret garden, or little princess. those three were everything to me lol

[@RottedPopcornandHorror1966]

I named my daughter Baily Elora..After this movie. I love this movie. It has so many different elements to it, and just plain fun! Thanx for watching, take care..xx

[@jcastromex]

I believe that for the movie, the word "peck" is a slur for someone small and diminutive. It might come from the actual word "speck" which is something small like 'a speck of dust". This is one of my favorite 80s movies. Thank you for reacting to it and I'm so glad that you liked it. Since you enjoyed this movie, you should watch the original "Clash of the Titans" as well as the movie "Time Bandits". I know that you both will love them.

[@0okamino]

Or maybe referring to the small amount a bird might pick up in a single peck.

[@MicksKicks-]

Madmartigan and Princess Sorcha got married in real life after this movie

[@dlg886]

One of my favorite movies as a kid, being into D&D and all that.

[@mikeymike1981]

Back when being into d and d was a crime. with a lifetime sentence of virginity

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Same. I was also pretty smitten with Joanne Whalley back in the day.

[@MrTech226]

Willow was directed by Ron Howard who has a long career in Entertainment Industry from 1st as a child actor on TV series Andy Griffith Show as Opie to teen as Richie Cunningham from Happy Days to directing and producing of movies such as this one, Cocoon, Backdraft plus others. Both of you can say that he spent nearly his lifetime in the business.

[@richardrobbins8067]

Howard also starred in George Lucas' first film "American Graffiti" with a young Harrison Ford. Which 20th Century agreed to make upfront because George really -really wanted to make some crazy sci-fi /western/samurai film homage (no one ever heard of again) And then Ron Howard took over directing the "Solo" movie, circle of life 😉

[@bluebird3281]

Airk is Richie Cunninghams older brother Chuck!

[@MicksKicks-]

"Your mother was a lizard!!" Lol gets me everytime

[@sissi3479]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣me too

[@itt23r]

Good choice Patreon voters. This is a classic movie that has been largely overlooked by the other reactors. And Ron Howard movies are almost always quite good, too, especially when scored by James Horner (Coccoon, Willow, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind) or Thomas Newman (Cinderella Man). Hint. Hint.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

I for one am very surprised no one has yet reacted to "Cocoon." And "Enemy Mine."

[@itt23r]

@@jean-paulaudette9246 The only thing I can think of that explains it is ignorance. These movies are as good if not better than the standad fare seen on reactor channels, but my guess is the majority of the people voting are very young and never heard of them for some reason. It's a blind leading the blind situation. And some really great movies like these and many others (Amistad, JFK, etc., etc.) are being grossly overlooked while some really mediocre movies from the past ten years aren't.

[@CMCustom112]

30 years I have waited for a sequel to this. We are FINNALLY getting a Disney plus TV show of Willow. Cant wait.

[@PrincessSnowbelle]

You are correct. Sorsha and Madmartigan are the good king and queen who take care of Elora. Sorsha’s father was actually the king of Tir Aslean, so Sorsha is the rightful heir. There are actually a couple of books. Willow is based on the first one.

[@RonnieG]

A great movie. I slipped in a VHS tape to our church as a child when we were being babysat as our parents played volleyball. Everyone loved it.

[@jahrolo]

I love this movie... First saw it when I was 7 (in 1992) but my Dad wasn´t home and my mom didn´t know who to operate the recorder back in the day :D So I begged my mom to ask the guys in the video store to get the tape so my dad could copy it (illegally, of course)... Took almost a year :/ But then it was mine and I watched it so often that the tape broke after 2 years :D I´m 38 now and owned this film on VHS, DVD, BluRay and now on prime - and still watch it at least twice a year :) Glad you´ve enjoyed it as much as we fans do :)

[@haitolawrence5986]

Hobbits aren't dwarves. They're smaller versions of standard size people also known as halflings.

[@adamdarmstaedter1256]

Hooray!! Willow!!! This is one of my favorite movies ever!! Val Kilmer was at his best and Warwick Davis was GREAT. He is also The Leprechaun, by the way.

[@lehampton1]

Warwick Davis the dwarf also played in most of the Harry Potter movies as the Goblin Head Banker, also Griphook the banker, also Professor Flitwick (swish and flick!)

[@TheHulk2008]

Those two Hydras were at the time the most complex practical effects put to film.

[@heatherspence3848]

One of my favorite things about your channel is that you choose some of the more obscure movies that are all of my favorites I could send you a list of about 20 movies that are not common reactions and it makes me so happy to see these movies I grew up with being a 38-year-old. Sending love to you and Yours from Orlando Florida.

[@theTemplar08]

Loved seeing 70’s Lenny and Squigie as the brownies.

[@raymondmoore5476]

You two are my NEW FAVORITE DUO! I hope next month I can start being part of your Patron family.

[@nodak81]

I haven't seen Willow in a long long time! Forgot how much I loved it!

[@shainewhite2781]

RIP, James Horner. He did music for this film. And TITANIC ALIENS AVATAR An American Tail An American Tail 2 KRULL Casper The Rocketeer JUMANJI Apollo 13 Ransom 48 HRS Another 48 HRS Gorky Park Bicentennial Man Something Wicked This Way Comes The Perfect Storm Troy How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Land Before Time RED HEAT COMMANDO BRAVEHEART Glory Courage Under Fire Patriot Games Clear And Present Danger The Hand Wolfen Humanoids From The Deep Jade Star Trek 2: The Wrath Of Khan Star Trek 3: The Search For Spock We're Back! A Dinosaur Story Battle Beyond The Stars Deep Impact Brainstorm The Karate Kid 2010 And The Magnificent Seven.

[@itt23r]

Amen. But you forgot two of his best. "A Beautiful Mind" would have been only half the classic it turned out to be without his unforgettable score. Same goes for "Cocoon".

[@lesliedaubert1411]

Always a classic movie. This was the first movie that we saw what Warwick Davis looked like. No costume.

[@chapo0815]

It's because they ARE little people .. lol... Willow is and will always be a Classic... Lol... Good reaction... You guys are great.....lol

[@joepike1972]

The movie Time Bandits (1981) also has a cast primarily featuring little people/midgets.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I’d love to see a Time Bandits reaction!

[@gggooding]

One of the brownies, Kevin Pollak, is a Usual Suspect. He's also the high master of Chris Walken and William Shatner impressions.

[@RonnieG]

I also think you would like the last star fighter, no one has ever reacted to. Return to Oz. 3:10 to Yuma.

[@williamjones6031]

1. Fun movie! 2. That two headed critter is all kinds of cool!😎 3. When the evil queen goes down I think, "Couldn't happen to a nicer guy" 4. Thanks for doing this. I've been trying to get others to do this one. My chance to do that is; (Trivia time) because Warwick Davis' first gig was the lead Ewok when he was only 13 years old. 5. Val Kilmer will be 62 in December. Another movie with him in it not mentioned so far is: "The Doors" where he plays Jim Morrison and does all the singing in the movie. His(and my) love interest is Meg Ryan.😍 6. IRL Kilmer and Joanne Whalley fell in love making this movie and were briefly married. 7. GOOF: Kaya is seen in the ending celebration then shows up with the children and acts like it's the first time she sees him.

[@nefariousmex2352]

Oh hell yeah love this movie I must of seen this at least 10 times at school growin up.

[@McPh1741]

Such a fun movie. I was 10 when this came out. The 80’s was a great decade for sword and sorcerer fantasy movies. I recommend another good one called “Krull”. And you HAVE to watch the 1981 movie “Dragon Slayer”

[@suchendelokidottir5673]

This has always been, and will always be, my favorite movie

[@elsakristina2689]

I used to watched this movie all the time as a kid! It’s my favourite medieval fantasy movie aside from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, it’s been a huge influence on my medieval fantasy aesthetic and I can hardly wait for the followup series coming later this year.

[@ericaubrey9960]

Before I even watch… IM SO EXCITED! I love this movie. I stoked you guys are watching!!! ❤️

[@teddypeterson9807]

One of my all time favorites. If I ever had kids have always wanted to name them after Willows.

[@sonofmoss]

This is one of my favorite films of all time and one of my favorite fantasy music scores ever.

[@my-maine-role6839]

Loved your reactions to this timeless classic. such an underrated movie.

[@gallendugall8913]

I like this movie. A lot of people really hate on it. Haven't watched it in forever.

[@bigjoeofthe707]

In case y’all didn’t know. Warwick Davis who plays Willow also played some roles in some Star Wars films and his most famous role as the Leprechaun in the Leprechaun film series.

[@ChibiHoshiDragon]

Leprechaun was never his most famous role. Wicket from Star Wars was. NOW, he is more famous for his several roles in Harry Potter.

[@worthalook4870]

Used to watch this in the 90’s as a young teen - recently bought the Blu Ray also. Classic film.

[@akviperkitty6]

The guy who played Willow, Warwick Davis, was 17 when he got his role.

[@poolhall9632]

When people talk about lack of representation in films, I always think about the childhood films that I grew up with which had strong female characters and representation of all kinds. Willow was created for Warwick Davis by Lucas after he worked with the young man on Star Wars.

[@clintelliott3175]

Hi guys, first can I say you’re a great couple and see you love each other very much. I love watching your reactions, I feel right at home when watching with yourselves. I’m a actor myself, I’m not rich and famous yet but hopefully one day you be reacting to one of my movies one day. Keep up the great work so I can watch more videos with you both thank you. P.S Sir has your wife a sister who’s single lol 😂 take care, Clint

[@MrTech226]

By the way, there is new TV series named Willow coming out on Disney+ sometime this year. Davis is returning as Willow for this series

[@MrTech226]

Davis with his father-in-law founded a talent agency called Willow Management. Agency recruits little people for roles in the business.

[@justinlaboy6837]

@@MrTech226 im hoping it's based on the sequel books!

[@LanieLuvsBeauty]

Gosh I used to watch Willow alot as a kid. Also Warwick played Leprechaun & Professor Flitwick in Harry Potter.

[@SharkWayneGaming]

I've watched this a couple of months ago and this movie has truly stood the test of time. :) I'm looking forward to what they come up with on Disney+ with the continuation of the story With "Warwick Davis" coming back to play as an older "Willow". Glad you've enjoyed the movie. :)

[@freddymo3339]

The High Elwin or oldest midget in the Village was one of the surviving Munchkin cast members of The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

[@joshuajoshua2732]

Love this movie from childhood to now. Another true classic.

[@crossfadefan67]

I used to love this movie and Legend when I was younger!

[@MrTech226]

Wizard is played by late legendary little person actor, Billy Barty

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

First movie to ever use computer Graphics. All time classic

[@gregcowen930]

OMG, one of my fav movies of all time!!!! Thanks you guys, just made my day!!!🤓🤓🤓

[@JFrazer4303]

Warwick Davis is also the goblin banker in the Harry Potter series. Billy Barty as the key maker in "the Masters of the Universe".

[@churchofthegoldenone4577]

High Aldwin is played by the legendary Billy Barty. May he rest in peace.

[@AustinFaux]

Such a great movie! Disney + is making a sequel TV series coming out later this year! So excited!!!!

[@mikeymike1981]

WILLLOOOWWW!!

[@jjkcharlie]

I'm glad you watch this. They are doing a series in December, I think.

[@Angelicwings1]

As someone under 5ft even after six years of growth hormone injections, as prescribed by a specialist, I found it really refreshing as a small child to see some small humans being the main characters and being powerful. Warwick Davis is amazing and I have always looked up to him. He is an amazing actor and has so much class.

[@10-eproductions25]

This is my go-to comfort movie. I love it so much I even hunted down these little Tonka figurines that go with this movies

[@MJoy4Fun]

Same here! was a very interesting feeling watching this. i bet any kid would enjoy it

[@10-eproductions25]

@@MJoy4Fun my kiddos love it

[@jayconant3816]

Marian in the very early 80s famous movie director John Boorman was going to make the lord of the rings but due to lots of studio problems and the book rights it was canceled ,more then likely he would have used little people ( prob some of these same actors) as the Hobbits

[@ChrisBrown-rf3yp]

Saw this at a drive in back then, bloody great movie

[@angelagraves865]

I've called my cats pecks since I first saw this movie, as in, "Out of the way, peck!!" 🤣

[@sissi3479]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@toodlescae]

I love Val Kilmer and he's great as Mad Martigan but my favorite roles he played will always be Hawkeye in Last of the Mohicans and Doc Holliday in Tombstone.

[@bigjoeofthe707]

Funny thing. This use to be shown on Disney Channel when I was young. With some stuff edited out of course (example: Kale’s death was altered to not show the stabbings)

[@satoncho]

The most underrated fantasy film of all time.

[@heatherspence3848]

I said it before and one of the videos I watched earlier but I really do like the layout of how you watch it in the circles on the side of the screen like just the whole format and layout is very pleasant and appealing to the eye even the caption is nice.

[@HermanVonPetri]

Fun fact: General Kael with the skull mask is the same actor that Indiana Jones fights at the plane in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and also is the slave boss in the mines of The Temple of Doom.

[@kyleyoung3446]

As I understand it, George Lucas wanted to make Lord of the Rings movie, but for some reason couldn't get the rights and permission to make the books in to a film, so he decided to create his own Lord of the Rings type of movie, which turned into this...Willow.

[@orvoloco8261]

Peter Dinklage was busy elsewhere, so they had to use normal people.🤣🤣🤣 Imagine a young Peter as Sam or Frodo, or Bilbo.

[@paulieluppino1856]

27:27 ....Al those little hams..... man, I'm hungry now......

[@alexflorea4879]

Nice to see you two!!!

[@Neotron2001]

Great memories with this classic

[@americanmutt9089]

My favorites were the Brownies.

[@promnightdumpsterbaby9553]

love this film. childhood favorite.

[@justinlaboy6837]

one of my all time favorite movies. you MUST watch "The Neverending Story" too!

[@MrTech226]

Do both of you remember "Little Bears" aka Ewoks from Star Wars's Return of the Jedi? One main Ewok, Wicket who helped Leia. Wicket is played by Warwick Davis. Davis plays Willow.

[@blueroninstudios]

Sometime later this year, Willow will be a series on Disney+. Nice, huh?

[@007beck9]

You guys should watch Return To Oz 1986 it also stars Jean Marsh who was Bavmorda in this also playing the Witch Mombi in Return To Oz

[@0Riddle]

Fun fact: this movie was supposue to be about Lord Of the Rings - the village of a litle people supposue to be a Shire, but after creating all of that, costumes and other stuff producers realized that there was not enough money for a Lord of the Rings. So they changed the script and made Willow insted :D

[@paulfielder2391]

One of my favorites! Love your reactions!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

21:56 Willow is a great movie.

[@jenny_lee_87]

There's something new from Willow coming to disney in the near future

[@heatherspence3848]

I should be up doing dishes I have so many things that need to be done but I am absolutely glued to my TV

[@jenr5426]

There was actually quite a controversy, originally, when the Lord of the Rings movies were first made because people of small stature were not cast as the hobbits, and instead CG and camera tricks were used.

[@noneofyourbz4007]

I would recommend LEGEND with Tom Cruise and Ridley Scott if you enjoy this genre of movies.

[@gnarxy]

omg i love willow! I watched this soooo many times when I was a kid!!

[@dystar112]

I love Willow and still own it on DvD.

[@jonathancruz5932]

Best fantasy movie ever in the end of the 80s

[@AFTepes]

All the actors are from Lucas studios they were used in the Star Wars (directed by Lucas) movies as the Ewoks

[@timholder6825]

When this film was made Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley-Kilmer were a newly married couple. So the romance is kinda real.

[@sdb7092]

I love Willow.

[@02michellemybell02]

Val Kilmer and the actress that plays Sorsha got married in real life .

[@saraesa6546]

I love this movie, this is my favourite movie, I really love the soundtrack

[@davehazel5632]

Great reaction. I've loved many of your reactions. If you haven't seen it yet, you should check out Jojo Rabbit. I just watched it recently and it's now one of my favorite movies of all time. It's about a 10-year-old boy in Nazi Germany near the end of the war. He's in the Hitler Youth and has an imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler. Jojo discovers his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in the house and he struggles with his relationship with his imaginary friend because he starts to like the girl. It is a very funny movie. It'll make you laugh and cry. You'll love that movie.

[@ryanje8147]

I love this movie.

[@Jedicake]

Forgot how much this movie whips ass

[@simoliz03]

Yes!!!!!!!