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The people who made this had a love for nature, magic, and science. And managed to combine them in a epic, charming, and puzzling way.
We are presented with a green wizard who cares about nature and animals. And is worried on behalf of them for the future, because they are being overrun. He is ridiculed. He is also worried for the world of magic, because it is also fading. You'd almost think they were intertwined. His plan is to designate an area for magic. The bad guy disagrees. And the green wizard travels through time to find the saviour who will defeat the bad guy.
The bad guy has a grand plan to use his magic to subtly feed humanity's greed and subsequent destruction of themselves, with the destruction of nature, and the earth as we know it.
This scenario is only too real still, as rainforests are still being cut down and burned for cattle pastures, and the growing of soy for cattle feed. Rainforests that create their own climate, and have undiscovered species of animals.
Fast track to the ending. He defeats the bad guys magic, and the bad guy himself by talking about logic and science. And as I was trying to understand how this makes sense, something clicked. The bad guy and his magic wants to grow the concept of humans using science to destroy, science helps humans destroy, but science is also the solution to the biodiversity and climate crisis.
But time keeps passing, and people are still not listening to logic and the truth of science. Only when we defeat the idea of greed, being magically whispered to us by our subconscious, will we be able to save our home. "It's okay to buy a new phone every year. It's okay to eat animals"
When will we realise there's too much evil magic in our homes? On our plates?
Where are the heroes? Where is their acknowledgement and encouragement? Heroes always arrive when they are desperately needed the most right?
Spoiler: Maybe the scientists are the real heroes. Maybe it's you and me. Maybe it takes all of us.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/20/24
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Bruce H
Was an awesome concept and one of my favorite cartoons in the 80's
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04/12/23
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Devils A
Alas, I must knock off *1* point because this movie really isn't a classic but still
well done, from Sorcerer's Dragons, and magic of all types, makes this movie a classic for young adult and mature audiences!!!!
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/21/23
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robert p
I loved this animation even though its crude, a flight of dragons should be for all kids thats not too easily scared!
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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One of the greatest fantasy stories of all time! Time travel, ogres, knights, princesses, and of course... dragons! Some of the best voice acting ever... James Earl Jones as Omadon the Red Wizard gives me chills to this day. This story is absolutely perfect for the next Lord of the Rings style love action epic remake, surprised no one has jumped on it. Of course it prolly wouldn't do it justice. The whole science vs. magic thing is super interesting, and has a lot to say about the state of affairs in today's society.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/10/23
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Today's Viewing: "The Flight Of Dragons". Produced By Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin, Jr. Of Rankin/Bass Productions, This Animated Film Loosely Combines The Speculative Natural History Book Of The Same Name (1979) By Peter Dickinson With The Novel "The Dragon & The George" (1976) By George R. Dickinson. And As Rankin/Bass Films Go... I Really Like This 1! It May Not Be Anything Special For Some People, But I Thought It Was Great.
The Writing Is Good, For It Does Have A Good Share Of Odd Elements & Great Creativity. The Acting Is Pretty Solid; James Earl Jones As Ommadon Is Fun & Boisterous, The Late John Ritter Does A Great Job Playing *Bitch You Guessed It!* Peter Dickinson, 1 Of The Authors From The 2 Original Stories. But On Top Of His Case, During The Climax Of The Movie, Ritter As The Voice Of Peter Gives The Film's Impressively Poignant Line Ever Before Defeating Ommadon With Logic. How Creative Is That? And Even Though The Film's Premise May Seem Thin, & The Animation May Look Like Something Out Of A Saturday Morning Cartoon & Stuff, The Visuals Are Pretty Creative & Not TOO Adult-Edged For Kids.
I've Always Remembered Rankin/Bass For Their Holiday Specials From The '70s, But 1982's "The Flight Of Dragons" Has Gotta Be A Uniquely Entertaining Film To Enjoy. And As Family Fantasy Films Go, I'd Definitely Say Get A Copy Of "The Flight Of Dragons" On DVD & Get Ready To Take Flight For The Quest Of Your Life.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/17/23
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