i saw this movie first in the early 90 when i be a kid and watch it again yesterday and 10 plus year later . it be more impressive back then and i must admit . positive . the first part of the story remind me of harry potter and the second of lord of the ring and however it solid on it own and have enough unique feature and so you wouldn not be bore . a great fairytale for kid . not too complex and doesn not have that much emotional tension . i only wish the acting be good and and the event would happen faster and but for an 1987 kid movie it fine . otherwise an enjoyable adventure .