Best Fantasy Films of 1998
Antz
DreamWorks and Pacific Data ... Major city newspaper critics were almost unanimous in their praise of Antz. Shown at the 1998 Toronto Film Festival. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Curtain Call
In this romantic comedy ... learn the art of romance. Buck Henry, Sam Shepard, Frank Whaley, and Marcia Gay Harden highlight the supporting cast. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Meet Joe Black
The cycle of life ... an updated version of Alberto Casella's play Death Takes a Holiday, which was adapted for the screen in 1934. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Practical Magic
Griffin Dunne directed this ... eyeing Gillian and Sally as the leading suspects. Filmed in Washington (San Juan Island, Whidby Island, Coupeville, Friday Harbor). [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
City of Angels
An angel must decide ... The film's soundtrack featured two Top Ten hits, "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls and "Uninvited" by Alanis Morissette. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Merlin
This four-hour fantasy miniseries, ... Bonham Carter), King Arthur (Paul Curran), Lancelot (Jeremy Sheffield), and Guinevere (Lena Heady). Premiered April 26, 1998 on NBC. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
What Dreams May Come
Based on a metaphysical ... Annie in Hell, and must convince her of the truth in order to release her from her dark prison. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Love Letter
In this romantic fantasy ... mail and across time. The Love Letter was produced for the television anthology series The Hallmark Hall of Fame. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
A Bug's Life
John Lasseter, director of ... mean), the situation goes from bad to worse. Ultimately, the ants use their large numbers to overcome the grasshoppers. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Blade
British director Stephen Norrington ... (Udo Kier), and triggering the Blood Tide -- an event in which everyone in the world becomes a vampire. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Based on noted Montreal ... Fraught with childhood fantasies and fears, the film encourages children to feel strong in the threatening world of adults. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Babe: Pig in the City
The 1995 Academy award-winning ... for in honest goodness as he teaches audiences yet again that "an unprejudiced heart can mend a broken world." [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Sliding Doors
British actor Peter Howitt ... a future determined by catching or missing a train. Sliding Doors was shown at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
A Very Unlucky Leprechaun
In this comic fantasy ... whose name turns out to be ironic. A Very Unlucky Leprechaun was the first feature from director Brian Kelly. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Small Soldiers
Joe Dante directed this ... A dedication to Phil Hartman (the voice of Phil Fimple) after the closing credits features a brief Hartman outtake. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Jack Frost
Michael Keaton stars in ... are snowball fights and sled chases, and Jack finally realizes the great times he was missing with his son. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Quest For Camelot
For this feature-length foray ... and was developing his own animated project for Warner Bros. when he was asked to direct Quest for Camelot. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
This feature-length spin-off of ... heart transplant operation. Featured voices include Kevin Conroy as Batman and Michael Ansara as the infamously monotone Mr. Freeze. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Emma's Wish
Tired of the loneliness ... Emma begins to quietly help her daughter reassemble her life. This made-for-television drama originally aired on the CBS network. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Twice Upon a Yesterday
Maria Ripoll made her ... actress Penelope Cruz). London locations show activities during the Notting Hill carnival. Shown at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
The Storm Riders
Cinematographer Andrew Lau directed ... of the film. This manga has been serialized since 1989, but only the first third has been adapted here. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Three Businessmen
Alex Cox directed this ... where they meet another lost and hungry businessman, Leroy Jasper (Robert Wisdom). Shown at the 1998 Hamptons Film Festival. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Xena: Warrior Princess - Season 04
Season three of Xena: ... but also provided the "cliffhanger" which assured that loyal (and very worried) Xena fans would return for season five. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
After Life
Like his previous drama ... film; but its unhurried pace and lack of melodrama, like its subject, may linger in the memory long afterwards. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Season 05
While there had been ... "resuscitation" of poor Iolaus). Ultimately, however, Hercules was renewed for a sixth season -- albeit an astonishingly short one. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
The Wolves of Kromer
Adapted from Charles Lambert's ... Culture Club vocalist Boy George narrates the story. Shown at the 1998 San Francisco Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
This animated story for ... the holiday, though Forte the evil pipe organ tries to foil her good intentions for reasons of his own. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Kirikou and the Sorceress
This fanciful, animated feature ... on a magic mountain. Kirikou and the Sorceress also features an original score by acclaimed Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
DragonBall Z: The Movie - The World's Strongest
When the evil Dr. ... his henchmen capture Piccolo and Master Roshi, and it's up to Goku, Gohan, and Krillin to save the day. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Odyssey: The Mind's Eye Presents Ancient Alien
Ancient Alien takes viewers ... the power of ancient wisdom through cutting edge visual technology, set to a pulsating score of modern dance music. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Monkey Magic: Enter Stone Monkey
With the powers of ... Kongo battles Price Nata, son of the Celestial General, for control of the dominion torn asunder by Dearth Voyd. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Snowman & Father Christmas
This video pairs two ... everyone else have one. The Snowman was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Animated Short Film of 1982. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Pokemon: The First Movie
Pokémon, the lovable little ... 1998, Pokemon the First Movie was accompanied for its 1999 U.S. release by a 22-minute short subject, Pikachu's Vacation. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
El Hazard: The Alternative World - First Night, The Disappearance of the Priestess of Water
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El Hazard: The Alternative World - Fifth Night, Dream Open, Paradise in Heaven
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Nazca: Blades of Fate
In this animated adventure ... from the original Japanese television series, "Those Who Awaken," "Reunion in the Andes," and "Meeting of the Sleeping Souls." [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
El Hazard: The Alternative World - Eleventh Night, Sealed Mistake
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Geobreeders [Anime OVA Series]
In this action-packed anime ... forces with the Geobreeders. Can the Geobreeders save their comrade from the United States Marines before it's too late? [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Return of Daimajin
The vengeful clay giant ... waste to their oppressor will the broken and impoverished country residents be able to live in peace once again. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report
Yusuke Urameshi, despite his ... living world until he completes a series of tasks for the other side in his unique half-dead, half-living state. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Yu-Gi-Oh! [Anime Series]
Yugi is a nerdy ... he can stop living in Yugi's body, but these schoolkids will have adventures of epic proportions before that happens. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Pokemon: Season 01
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The Legend of Cryin' Ryan
Deanna Shapiro and Julie ... and her friend Billy (Harrison Myers) start asking questions, they get closer and closer to a possibly lethal truth. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Angelito Mio
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Highlander: The Raven [TV Series]
Although Highlander: The Raven ... the line (Nick discovered that he himself was an Immortal, and was a bit uncomfortable about his new status!). [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Charmed: Season 01
Life was anything but ... which, though not exactly a world-beater in the ratings, was one of WB's most-watched (and most talked about) series. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo Ohki: 1: Visitor From Afar
One of the leading ... in bed, Noike has to prove that she's the sort of woman who can keep Tenchi's home in order. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
Fancy Lala [Anime Series]
Miho Shinohara is like ... getting a taste of fame, little Miho isn't so sure that it's what she wants for her "real" life. [ best fantasy films - 1998 ]
DragonBall Z: Captain Ginyu Saga
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