It feels appropriate to watch this movie in 2025 - a time where hope is in short supply
Here is a movie about rediscovering hope, believing that darkness is not inevitable and can be fought
I had never heard of The Last Unicorn until a few days ago.
A dive into the crew reveals a murderer's row: Rankin and Bass, the animators who would later form the nucleus of Hayao Miyazaki's team, and Jimmy Webb supplying the melancholy songs and score.
I feel like every other movie I have been watching recently has featured Lew Grade in the credits. This was one of the last forays he made into movies.
It is a pity it bombed because this movie is kind of great.
While it is aimed at a younger audience, it deals with some dark subjects.
The unicorn’s journey, of learning about love and loss, is infused with a sense of melancholy.
The passage of time, ageing and death underlie the whole film.
There is the witch welcoming her end at the hands of a harpy she has caged for years.
And the film ultimately revolves around a heartless tyrant who is so devoid of happiness he feels the need to destroy anything that can inspire this feeling in the world around him.
Featuring a literate script with respect for young viewers' intelligence, striking character design, and a marvellous score by Jim Webb, The Last Unicorn is terrific.
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