~ "Into the world of myths & legends. Indeed, this movie incorperates a myriad of legends into the wonderfully imaginative plot - from devils & demons of xian lore, to unicorns, faeries, & elves.

Here is the story of a forest boy turned warrior to retrieve the unicorn's horn, stolen by a goblin minion of "Darkness," the personafication of 'evil'. He resembles the classic demoniac Satan in all its bestial splendour. His aesthetics pleased Me so much, that one day, as I was passing by a costume shop, I saw a mask of it, & felt compelled to purchase it {a scan will follow}.

The surroundings are quite stunning, truly reminiscent of a dreamworld, or, should I say, this world at its finest. No cut & dried patches of nature & sparse trees, but replete with the over-abundance of wilderness, which is, as earth-children ourselves, is inherently Magical.

We are met with extremely likable characters at every turn, & exciting adventures spawned from storybook fane. I believe Joseph Campbell, Mytho-Anthropologist extraordinaire, would appreciate this movie for its weavings of pagan fare.

The musical score is quite entertaining & moving, particularly the piece, "Darkness", which sounds like the manifestation of Satan Himself.

As always, there's the naive maiden who gets in over her pretty little head, stupidly not adhering to the unwritten "laws" of the forest, which casts all of nature in upheaval, & it is up to her suitor to set things straight. However, Darkness desires her, & cunningly manipulates her to come to him through the use of charm & glamour, appealing to her greedy fancies, & with the wise advice of "Father". Before she realizes it, she is transformed into his counterpart, dancing in effervescent abandon in her newfound form, whirling about in a beautiful black dress. But sadly, she is an ingrate.