The story of the wizard with the scar on his forehead gained recognition immediately after the first book was published in 1997, and since then, the fandom of Joan Rowling’s work has only gained momentum, welcoming new generations into its ranks. The series has become an inspiration for so many projects from a magic-related cafe to an instant bank transfer casino and its fantastic design. So it’s impossible not to fall in love with this magical world – there’s a deep moral, a subtle British humor, and the most elaborate storylines.
If you adore the legendary franchise, then these movies are for you.
The Lord of the Rings
The movies, based on the novel by John Ronald Roel Tolkien, tell the story of the hobbit Frodo, who has to destroy the golden Ring of Omnipotence. Along with him a brotherhood goes, including the wizard Gandalf, the elf Legolas, the heir to the royal throne Aragorn, and the gardener Sam. After a while, the group disintegrates, and the protagonist is left alone with his servant, the guide Golem, and a fearsome magical attribute.
The Hobbit Trilogy
Filming a prequel after the resounding success of The Lord of the Ring was just a matter of time – which is why The Hobbit series premiered in 2012.
The trilogy is about young Bilbo Baggins – Frodo’s uncle. He goes on a quest with the dwarves to reclaim the lost kingdom from the dragons, but to do so, they need to get to the Lonely Mountain.
The Time Thief
We bet you haven’t seen this movie? If so, here’s the plot: a little boy lives with his beloved grandmother in a small town and is very afraid of losing her. The woman convinces her grandson that death doesn’t exist, because in 1927 she defeated an intimidating entity with a scythe! But is it really true? An atmospheric sci-fi picture for lovers of cuteness and retro!
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Three children, orphaned after a fire, receive a guardian in the form of the conniving Count Olaf, an actor and part-time crook. The relative puts up with the kids exactly until he gets his inheritance, after which he begins an operation to destroy them. Violet, Klaus and Sunny try to escape to the other family members, but they die under mysterious circumstances.
The Chronicles of Narnia
Four children find a closet through which they enter the land of Narnia, which is inhabited not only by humans but also by magical creatures. It turns out that the mysterious world is in the power of the insidious White Witch, and the young heroes, together with Aslan the Lion, try to break the spell of evil. After a while, the children get back to Narnia and meet Prince Caspian, whose throne has been taken by the evil King Miraza.
The Brothers Grimm
One of those movies that was made through sweat, blood, and tears. First Terry Gilliam and his co-writer Tony Grisoni rewrote the original script, then the film company refused to finance the picture and the Weinsteins picked it up, then the director postponed the project for six months because of problems on set.
Two brothers, Will and Jacob Grimm, make a living as knaves and meet a general who orders them to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the girls. Once on the scene, the con men learn of a magical forest where trees walk and a 500-year-old queen dwells.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Once upon a time in the 8th century AD, Merlin had three disciples. One of them became evil and decided to take over the world, but the other two managed to prevent him. In the year 2000, one of the good students is looking for a successor to whom he can pass on his knowledge and his mission to protect the world from dark forces, and the main character becomes a successor. A physicist scientist. Yeah, there are surprises in life. And he would first of all deal with a girl, and then save the world.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
The fantastic movie revolves around Jacob, who goes to his grandfather’s childhood island. There he meets children who guide him through a portal in a cave and transport him to the distant year of 1943. Later it turns out that the company, along with their mentor Miss Peregrine, are deliberately hiding in a time loop to escape persecution.
