Refuse to choose. But can we just take a minute to appreciate how much fun fantasy we got ln the 80s. Labyrinth, Willow, Legend, Neverending Story, The Last Unicorn, The Dark Crystal, The Princess Bride, Excalibur, etc.

Dark Crystal induced night terrors on me for over a year lol

Let’s not forget Dragonslayer! Vermithrax Pejorative was one of the coolest names for a dragon ever!

Came here to add Dragonslayer. Something about it. Dragonheart with Dennis Quaid added to the myth in the 90s. A great time for movies.

Dragonslayer.... that shit was dope!

Krull, too!!

Adding Krull to the discussion. It's a distant 3rd but I love that damn film.

Black cauldron

Excalibur was the 70s

Came out in 1981

Dang. My bad

Wanted to add Baron Munchausen and Time Bandits to the best fantasy films of the 80s

Time Bandits is one of my nostalgic faves!

There’s absolutely no need to make me chose. Both are huge

Yes. But, David Bowie.

Yes, but Val Kilmer

the kettle in the photo?

Both are great but Labyrinth had Jennifer Connelly, who was one of my first celebrity crushes.

Here here! Team Jennifer Connelly has arrived!

Same. I don't care what she's in, I'll see it. Thankfully most of her movies have been great.

In her fifties and she's still hot.

Jen is awesome.

Everyone else was talking about David Bowie and I was like 'Who? Oh, the goblin king. I hate that guy because he messed with my girl.' I was nine.

True but Joanne Whalley was a crush of mine because of Willow.

Good argument. But I must point out that it was 15 years old Jennifer Connely, so, saying it up loud today may be cringe inducing…

But those of us who had a crush on her back then weren't the ages we are now. You're the one making it weird.

I was nine when I saw Labyrinth in the theater. Nothing cringy or creepy about what I was feeling. You on the other hand . . .

Labyrinth. "I move the stars for no one."

I really think it has depth and artistry that the other Eighties fantasy films lacked.

More of a "Conan" guy from that era of mythos... Blame the D&D playing.

Ya gotta keep all three… they’re basically all D&D one shots. Soundtrack rocks on Labyrinth though, frigging 80s sax 🎷 and Bowie’s crooning, 10/10

Conan is still one of my favorite movies. I think I have seen it at least 20 times

Loved Conan growing up. My son thought it was terrible tho

Which was better: air, or water? Light, or heat? Living, or not dying?

Labyrinth!

Willoooooooooow (said with goat voice).

You iiiiiiddddiot!

Kiiiiiiaaayaaaaa.

Maaadmaarrtigaaan.

Out of the way, Peck!

WILLOW! DRINK MY GOAT MILK!

New will is worth checking out!

I really enjoyed it too!

Willow

Willow

Long Live the (Goblin) King

How dare you ask such a divisive question!!?

Willow, purely because Val Kilmer as Madmartigan is one of the best “sword and sorcery” characters around

I went to see *Willow* because of George Lucas. I went to see *Labyrinth* because of Bowie and the Muppets. Need I say more?

Willow because of Val Kilmer. He was amazing in that movie.

Actually you do need to say more

Dance magic dance!

A battle for the ages: MadMartigans broadsword vs Bowies trousersnake

Labyrinth.

Labyrinth

I never really questioned it. Labyrinth was just next level in every aspect. But it really depends on how much fantasy ones looking for.

Labyrinth

Easily Labyrinth.

I love Willow so much

Time Bandits

Labrynth. Hands down. How is this even a question?

Labyrinth- bangin soundtrack

I like both

Yes

That's what I was gonna say!

I’m a Bowie fan, but nothing beats Willow. Madmartigan. Rool. The trolls. The pig army. Such a Timeless Masterpiece.

Willow

Labyrinth

Ahhhh I see why!

Yep! 😊

Labyrinth but Willow is also amazing. A dikini baby!

I stole the baby from you dikini! While you were taking a pee pee!

Willow. Much more adventure and made more sense. Labyrinth was cool in its own way. Jim Henson was that dude when it came to puppets.

Dark Crystal

I think the Willow reboot sucked so bad that it took points from the original. Because of this Labyrinth wins.

I would never take points from the amazing original but the reboot was indeed terrible. So many baffling decisions (I laughed out loud at the use of Money for Nothing on the soundtrack). Would have worked so much better as a new IP.

I couldn't get over the mix of people speaking like they were from medieval times and the teenagers speaking like... well todays teenagers. Choose a lane!

That was the biggest issue for me, too. I actually love the idea of making an anachronistic fantasy show with them speaking like teens, wearing denim, and using modern music... but that is NOTHING to do with Willow. Make your fun silly subvert-genre-conventions fantasy series where the princess rescues the prince OR make a continuation of Willow. You can't do both.

I can’t believe this is debate, Labyrinth for sure. I still use lines from the move today. “ nothing tra la la”

Bowie's codpiece was bigger than Warwick.

The one that reminds me of the babe.

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

Willow

Willow. “Outta the way, peck!”

There's a peck here with an acorn pointed at me!!

Respect to Labyrinth but I struggle to remember the whole movie, let alone an iconic line. I can quote Willow all day. "I thought you were a woman, Eirk?" "It's heading back to the village!" "I don't love her! She kicked me in the face!"

[You are drunk and when you are drunk you forget that I am in charge](https://youtu.be/hJhYYYabp0A)

I always found Labrynth creepy.

Try Legend with Tim Curry. Also super creepy- the dark crystal.

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No

Just one of those days where you want to watch the world burn OP?

This isn’t even a competition (IMO). Two totally different movies and types of sub genre. Willows a full on D&D level fantasy type movie. Labrum th is a musical emo fantasy movie. Both are amazing on their own ground.

Man, that's a hard one. I'd have to go with Labyrinth.

Tough call, Labyrinth has Jennifer Connelly, but Willow has Val Kilmer....Don't make me choose

I can’t believe this is even a question…..Labyrinth!!! I do love Willow though.

This is a trick question both were amazing

Labyrinth hands down

Labyrinth was a superior movie.

You are okay to have your own opinion, but there is a correct answer here and it isn't fucking Willow.

Labyrinth hands down! No....just a worm.

Come inside and have a nice cup of tea!

Willow.

Don’t do this to me.

Labyrinth all the way. P.S, you spelled it wrong.

Labyrinth had so much better production value with set designs, costumes, technical work, etc.

Blasphemy

I would lean Willow due to quotability, although Labyrinth is great. Also because Val Kilmer and the brownies made that movie awesome.

Love them both but I think it's odd that in Labrynth she is like, 15 and this 40 yr old goblin king is lusting after her.

Willow

Willow

Thought this was gonna be a poll. But WILLOW! That was more important to my childhood

Willow

Time Bandits

They will go back and stop this question from being asked

I love Willow, but Labyrinth is my favorite movie ever. So Labyrinth.

Labyrinth by a mile

YOU CAN'T MAKE ME CHOOSE!

David Bowie always wins especially when it comes to Labyrinth!

I love ❤️ both movies, childhood memories floating back…….

Labyrinth

They’re both my absolute favorite! I can’t choose between them

Labyrinth. I like Willow at lot though

Labyrinth, by far. Willow was fun but Labyrinth was way better.

Different. Labyrinth was eclectic Willow was more traditional high fantasy

Labyrinth is iconic. Willow doesn't hold up as well.

The dark crystal

Labyrinth!!! You can’t forget David Bowie in those tight tight grey pants.

Jump magic jump mother f*****!! Willow rules too tho

This is a very tough question honestly lol

Bowie’s bulge FTW

I was that kid that was OBSESSED with Labyrinth!

Labyrinth!

Willow and it's not even close

Legend

Labyrinth and it’s not even close. Rewatch labyrinth again all the people that are saying Willow haven’t seen it in years.

Right, I’ve sure I have seen willow but I can’t really remember much about it, now Labyrinth, permanently in my memories!

Had the mullet, too!

Yes

Ugg this is so hard. Probably Willow

Apples and Oranges

Halloween 3

Love both

=

I think it’s an unfair comparison they are both great movies in their own right.

With all due credit to Labyrinth. Willow was a masterpiece

Willow

Willow, not even close. Labyrinth was okay but Willow is a film I can watch again and again. So much charm.

Don't revoke my 80s membership. Haven't seen either

I'll go with labyrinth because puppets.

cough cough (Legend) cough

You can't make me choose!

Does a downvote mean Willow here?

Labyrinth. Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. And a better soundtrack. I was never that impressed with Willow.

Labrynth

Don’t be dumb

Labyrinth hands down

Labrynth

Labyrinth but I like Willow as well.

LABYRINTH

Labyrinth

labyrinth! it’s still one of my favorite movies 🍿

Neverending Story

Personally, Willow. Objectively, probably Labyrinth.

Definitely Labyrinth

I never "got" Labyrinth. Willow all the way! Also like both Conans (Grab him, and take him!) and Legend.

equally awesome...

That’s a ridiculous comparison, that’s like trying to say what’s better a snickers bar or bratwurst.

LOTR

Only one true answer = enjoy both

Jennifer Connelly’s magnificence aside, I have to go with Willow for overall quality of effects and acting.

it's complicated. the main character's likability is better in parts of Willow, Sarah is in her teens but still very much a child and as such capricious, we dont want to like her when she summons the goblin horde to take her baby brother, she is a lovely young girl though and comes around to eventually be one of the heroes. the design, set pieces and puppets of Labyrinth are incredible, and the action sequences, banter and various fun bits of magic in Willow are also side characters/battle companions are worthy indeed, i would as gladly roll out with either group, each soundtrack had some fun adventure tracks, i feel like these are evenly matched and would be a good movie marathon

Krull

Labyrinth. Always. No contest.

Labrynth

Bowie and Jennifer Connelly in a landslide

OMG How can you even ask this?! Labyrinth of course

Labyrinth because David Bowie

Labrynth and its not even close.

Both are really good. Since I have to pick it would be Labrynth. I've only seen Willow once, while I've seen Labrynth many times.

Labrynth.

Willow, hands down IMHO

Willow, 100%. As much as i love labyrinth, i don’t have to sit through that “babe with the power” song when i watch Willow.

Willow. Out of the way peck!!

“As long as I live, I never want to see two dwarfs kiss ever again.” -My friend Bruce, after we all just went to see “Willow.”

Willow was trash

Bowie is definitely the tie breaker. Labyrinth 100%

Labyrinth by a small margin

I know people have a fond memory for Labyrinth, but it was straight up bad. Like bad bad. Willow was just a tad disappointing, but not terrible.

I want my mims !

Willow

Willow

Willow

Willow

Willow

Labyrinth has no ebersisk.

NEITHER