Fantasy Films Featuring Crime Witnesses

Description: The unicorn witnesses the capture of her kind by the Red Bull, setting her on a quest to find out what happened to the other unicorns.

Fact: The film features voice acting by notable actors like Alan Arkin and Jeff Bridges.

Description: Bastian witnesses the plight of Fantasia through the pages of a magical book, becoming an integral part of the story himself.

Fact: The film's theme song became a hit in several countries, including the UK.

Description: Buttercup witnesses the kidnapping of Westley, leading to a series of adventures involving pirates, giants, and a magical land.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: A young boy witnesses a convention of witches and their plan to turn all children into mice, becoming a key witness in thwarting their evil scheme.

Fact: The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg and features a screenplay by Roald Dahl himself.

Description: The Grace children witness the magical creatures and secrets of the Spiderwick Estate, becoming embroiled in a battle between good and evil.

Fact: The film was shot in Montreal, Canada, with CGI used extensively to bring the fantastical creatures to life.

Description: Harry witnesses the dark magic of Voldemort and the murder of Dumbledore, becoming a key witness in the fight against evil.

Fact: The film features one of the most iconic scenes in the series, the destruction of the Burrow, which was not in the book.

Description: Tristan witnesses the fall of a star, leading him on a quest where he encounters witches, pirates, and a magical kingdom.

Fact: The film was adapted from Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name.

Description: The Pevensie children witness the tyranny of Miraz and become key players in restoring the rightful heir to the throne of Narnia.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location used for the Lord of the Rings films.

Description: Bilbo Baggins and the Dwarves witness the awakening of the dragon Smaug, leading to a series of events that could plunge Middle-earth into darkness.

Fact: The film introduces the character of Tauriel, who is not in the original book by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Description: In this prequel series to the classic film, Gelflings witness the dark deeds of the Skeksis, setting off a chain of events that could change their world forever.

Fact: The series uses advanced puppetry techniques, much like the original film, to bring its fantastical creatures to life.