Wizards
Seen it?1977 | 81 min | Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 5 times its budget, but middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, fantasy fans and animation lovers. If you loved Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$9 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 235K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ralph Bakshi
- Bob HoltAvatar (voice)
- Jesse WellesElinore (voice)
- Richard RomanusWeehawk (voice)
- David ProvalPeace (voice)
- Mark HamillSean (voice)
- Jim ConnellPresident (voice)
- Steve GraversBlackwolf (voice)
- Barbara SloaneFairy (voice)
- Angelo GrisantiFrog (voice)
- Hyman WienPriest (voice)