Rotten
Ralph Bakshi's animated sword-and-sorcery tale is a long way from his best work, marred by cut-rate techniques and a shapeless screenplay.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Wizards
An epic fantasy of peace and magic.
1977 · 1h 21m · PG
Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Directed by
Ralph Bakshi
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Wizards
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Ralph Bakshi Director
- Bob Holt as Avatar (voice)
- Jesse Welles as Elinore (voice)
- Richard Romanus as Weehawk (voice)
- David Proval as Peace (voice)
- Mark Hamill as Sean (voice)
- Jim Connell as President (voice)
- Steve Gravers as Blackwolf (voice)
- Barbara Sloane as Fairy (voice)
- Angelo Grisanti as Frog (voice)
- Hyman Wien as Priest (voice)
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
68%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Mr. Bakshi's allegory is fairly obvious from the outset, but he and his animators are convincingly professional. They have devised a melange of animation and live footage that gives their feature mystical, slightly scary and, occasionally, comic tones.
A.H. Weiler, New York Times
Fresh
Moderate fun here and there.
Time Out
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