The last unicorn is looking for her kind. The butterfly tells her about the Red Bull driving all the unicorn away. Mommy Fortuna is able to see the unicorn but others only see a horse. She puts the unicorn in her carnival with the other animals which her illusionary spells turn into magical creatures. Amateur magician Schmendrick helps the unicorn escape. They are befriended by Molly Grue. As the Red Bull confronts the unicorn, Schmendrick turns her into a human being and the Red Bull walks away. The trio arrives at King Haggard's castle following the Red Bull to search for the lost unicorns. Haggard and his adopted son Prince Lir live in unhappiness. Schmendrick names the unicorn-turned-human, Lady Amalthea and Prince Lir falls in love. Haggard dismisses his magician Mabruk and replaces him with Schmendrick when Molly Grue commented on how unhappy he seems to be.
This has a 70's feel with the rock ballads and animation. It has a romanticism and a slightly adult feel. The dialogue is a little clunky at times but voice work is generally good. Schmendrick could have a younger voice. Nothing against Alan Arkin but Schmendrick is almost childlike to me. The story is fanciful with a soft beauty. Mabruk should have more to do. The best bit is the skeleton desperate for wine. With everybody looking for IP, this could be a great one to make live action.
This has a 70's feel with the rock ballads and animation. It has a romanticism and a slightly adult feel. The dialogue is a little clunky at times but voice work is generally good. Schmendrick could have a younger voice. Nothing against Alan Arkin but Schmendrick is almost childlike to me. The story is fanciful with a soft beauty. Mabruk should have more to do. The best bit is the skeleton desperate for wine. With everybody looking for IP, this could be a great one to make live action.