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Best Realistic Fantasy Movies

posted 7 years ago by BillHicksFan (10559)
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Of course, I'm looking for movies between the 30s-70s, and the first movie that came to mind was "The Swimmer" - everything that appears on the screen is realistic.

[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

Oh, I loved The Swimmer! I didn't really think of it as a fantasy. I suppose it is though. It is in his head but we, the audience aren't really sure until later.

I was thinking of The Haunting Of Julia, 1977. It stars Mia Farrow.
Some would believe she's haunted, but I think it was all in her mind after losing her daughter the way she did.

[–] robertmfreeman (10) 7 years ago

How would you define 'realistic'? (I'm afraid I've never seen The Swimmer)

If you mean ones that are almost normal, except for small magical elements that pop up? Fantasies closer to magical realism? In that case, I really like 'Exterminating Angel' (1962). It's a Spanish movie, and the title makes it sound more violent than it actually is. It actually takes place at a dinner party in a mansion, and the rest is best seen for yourself. You can probably find a subtitled version free online somewhere.

[–] BillHicksFan (10559) 7 years ago

Where everything on the screen could happen in real life.

[–] R_Kane (15828) 7 years ago

Then that is precisely the antithesis of fantasy.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 7 years ago

Maybe he meant realistic but fictional, instead of being based on a true story.

[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

I don't know if you would count this, but since you did bring up The Swimmer, I'd add The King of Comedy. It's realistic, but talk about living in a fantasy world!

[–] BillHicksFan (10559) 7 years ago

LOL... I bet that's happened before.. I've had the movie on VHS for over 20 years.... I actually love dramas the most!

[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

Well, I'd say The King of Comedy is a very dark comedy with very dramatic undertones.
I love a bit of everything, but horror or suspense is my favorite. Anything weird! That's me. LOL!

[–] batman89 (263) 7 years ago

Wizard of Oz

[–] BillHicksFan (10559) 7 years ago

I haven't saw this in many years. Thanks for the reminder!