Fantasy Films That Redefine Reality

Description: A boy travels through a magical tollbooth into a world where he must help remodel the kingdoms of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis to restore harmony.

Fact: The film uses a mix of animation styles, including stop-motion, to bring the fantastical elements of the story to life.

Description: A witch-in-training uses magic to remodel her home and embark on adventures, blending live-action with animation in a unique way.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a sequel to "Mary Poppins," but evolved into its own story.

Description: A boy enters a magical book where he must help remodel the fantastical land of Fantasia to save it from destruction.

Fact: The film's iconic flying scene with Falkor the Luckdragon was achieved using a combination of animatronics and puppetry.

Description: A young boy and his grandmother encounter witches who plan to remodel the world by turning children into mice, leading to a fantastical battle of wits.

Fact: The film features Anjelica Huston's iconic performance as the Grand High Witch, whose transformation scenes were groundbreaking for the time.

Description: In this magical sequel, Harry and his friends encounter a mysterious chamber within Hogwarts that has been remodeled by dark magic, leading to a thrilling adventure of discovery and renovation.

Fact: The film features the iconic Whomping Willow, which was created using a combination of practical effects and CGI, making it one of the most memorable magical elements in the series.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, Mia Thermopolis must remodel her life and her palace to become a queen, involving magical transformations and royal makeovers.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in Los Angeles, with the palace scenes filmed at Greystone Mansion, which was transformed to look like a European royal residence.

Description: A fairy tale princess from an animated world is transported to modern-day New York, where she must adapt and remodel her life to fit into the real world.

Fact: The film blends live-action with animation, creating a unique visual style that reflects the transition from a magical to a mundane world.

Description: A modern-day sorcerer's apprentice uses magic to remodel New York City, creating chaos and wonder in equal measure.

Fact: The film includes a scene where the protagonist uses magic to animate the brooms, a direct homage to the original "Fantasia" segment.

Description: Tiny borrowers living beneath the floorboards must remodel their world to coexist with humans, leading to a touching tale of friendship and adaptation.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Borrowers" by Mary Norton, and Studio Ghibli's adaptation is known for its meticulous attention to detail in the borrowers' miniature world.

Description: A young boy discovers a magical house where time itself is being remodeled by a hidden clock, leading to a whimsical adventure.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by John Bellairs, and the house was designed to reflect the eerie and magical atmosphere of the story.