At its best, the fantasy genre, both on the big screen and elsewhere, is more than escapism. Sure, fantasy is all about magic, mysticism, and letting one's imagination run wild. However, it can also hold up a mirror to our world or push us to imagine something beyond it, all while keeping us enthralled with rollicking plots and amazing creatures.

Indeed, the greatest films in the genre use magic, myth, and imagination to reveal something undeniably human and ultimately transcendental. With this in mind, this list ranks the most powerful fantasy movies ever , the ones that grip you and make you feel something. These ten masterpieces deliver spectacular visuals and rich ideas in equal measure and will be ranked based on how impactful and enduring they are, both to the genre and to the

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