Five best fantasy movies to watch during winter or fall evenings

Fantasy films have always fascinated viewers with their fantasy worlds and fascinating stories. SSPDaily talks about 5 movie masterpieces released between 2010 and 2015.

Inception

IMDB rating: 8.8/10

Genre: action, adventure, fantasy

Country: USA, UK

Duration: 148 minutes

Year: 2010

Main producer: Christopher Nolan

The movie is set in a world where people can penetrate other people's dreams with the help of technology. Dom Cobb, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is a skilled thief who specializes in stealing valuable secrets from the subconscious of others. He can erase his criminal history if he successfully performs the act of "inception": planting an idea in someone's mind instead of stealing it.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

IMDB rating: 8.1/10

Genre: adventure, drama, fantasy

Country: USA, Great Britain

Duration: 130 minutes

Year: 2011

Main producer: David Gaiman

This is the last chapter of the Harry Potter film series, which tells how the protagonist prepares for the decisive battle with Lord Voldemort. With the help of his friends Ron and Hermione, Harry embarks on a dangerous mission to find and destroy Voldemort's horcruxes, objects that contain pieces of his soul.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

IMDB rating: 7.8/10

Genre: adventure, family, fantasy

Country: USA, New Zealand

Duration: 169 minutes

Year: 2012

Main producer: Peter Jackson

This is the first film in the prequel trilogy to The Lord of the Rings series. The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who was recruited by the wizard Gandalf to join a group of dwarves seeking to reclaim their homeland from the terrible dragon Smaug. Along the way, the protagonist meets trolls, goblins and other fantastical creatures, and finds a mysterious ring.

Alice in Wonderland

IMDB rating: 6.4

Genre: fantasy

Country: USA

Duration: 108 minutes

Year: 2010

Lead producer: Tim Burton

Tim Burton's visually stunning adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic fairy tale takes viewers on a whimsical journey to Wonderland. Alice returns to this fantasy realm where she meets special characters, including the Mad Hatter and the Red Queen.

Maleficent

IMDB rating: 7/10

Genre: fantasy, adventure, family

Country: USA, UK

Duration: 97 minutes

Year: 2014

Lead producer: Joe Roth

This is a re-imagining of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale from the point of view of the villain Maleficent. The film delves into the background of the sorceress and reveals the events that made her curse Princess Aurora.