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“Its refusal to behave is the point.”
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Wizards
Animation · Fantasy · Science Fiction · 1977
After the death of his mother, evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army, and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded sage Avatar, calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination — even if it means eliminating his own flesh and blood.
Movie details
Wizards
“An epic fantasy of peace and magic.”
1977 Animation · Fantasy · Science Fiction 1h 21m
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TMDB
6.2 / 10
Community rating
After the death of his mother, evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army, and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded sage Avatar, calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination — even if it means eliminating his own flesh and blood.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Wizards?
For the defence
The Arthouse Gremlin
“The stranger, the better.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ralph Bakshi
Written by
Ralph Bakshi
Bob Holt
Avatar (voice)
Jesse Welles
Elinore (voice)
Richard Romanus
Weehawk (voice)
David Proval
Peace (voice)
Mark Hamill
Sean (voice)
J
Jim Connell
President (voice)
S
Steve Gravers
Blackwolf (voice)
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“Oddness is not depth.”
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