The Last Unicorn

">

“We've all had a point in our lives when we wonder if we are the only person like us on Earth. We’ve all reached a point in our lives were finding the truth about ourselves or Humanity was scary- or even Dangerous. However, we pressed on anyway and found Likeminded people who not only saw us as we truly are, but loved and accepted us, to the point of going with us to find our truth. These same people stayed beside us when we transformed into a different version of ourselves and hung around even when we lost ourselves completely.  These individuals loved us enough to follow us anywhere, stood by our side and kept fighting for and with us, because they believed in our goal, and they knew that no matter what they wanted to see us succeed. To me, these people have become my Family even though we do not share the same bloodline.

“is a 1982 animated fantasy film directed and produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, from a script by Peter S. Beagle adapted from his 1968 novel of the same title. It was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions for ITC Entertainment and animated by Japanese studio Topcraft.

Voice performers for the film include Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Angela Lansbury, and Christopher Lee. The soundtrack was composed and arranged by Jimmy Webb, and songs were performed by the group America and the London Symphony Orchestra, with additional vocals provided by Lucy Mitchell.

Although critical reviews were generally positive, the film was a commercial failure, grossing $6.5 million in the United States” (Wikipedia).

Voice cast

• ·         Mia Farrow as the Unicorn/Lady Amalthea
• ·         Alan Arkin as Schmendrick
• ·         Jeff Bridges as Prince Lír
• ·         Tammy Grimes as Molly Grue
• ·         Robert Klein as The Butterfly
• ·         Angela Lansbury as Mommy Fortuna
• ·         Christopher Lee as King Haggard
• ·         Keenan Wynn as Captain Cully
• ·         Wynn also voices The Harpy Celaeno
• ·         Paul Frees as Mabruk
• ·         René Auberjonois as the Skull
• ·         Brother Theodore as Ruhk, a hunchback who works for Mommy Fortuna.
• ·         Edward Peck as Jack Jingly, Cully's Men
• ·         Kenneth Jennings as Hunter #1, Cully's Men
• ·         Jack Lester as Hunter #2, Old Fermer, Cully's Men

Sources used

Wikimedia Foundation. (2025, April 21). The last unicorn (film). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Unicorn_(film)

 The Last Unicorn is a wonderful animation film that will enthrall viewers of all ages. It has beautiful illustrations, relatable Characters, and plenty fables to keep you interested. It also encompasses life lessons to include those of Love, Faith, Death, and Magic. This film has a way of pulling at your heart strings in unexpected scenarios. It makes you question the cruelty and ignorance of mankind and its relationship to Nature. It will have you reexamine your way of interacting with those that you assume you have nothing in common with. The film has a way of Awakening your childhood dreams of Magic and Magical creatures. If you really listen to what the Characters are saying, you will learn a bit about mans greed and that one must seek happiness but not keep it from our fellow man. You will learn that selfishness does not pay off at the end and that Love transcends species.

The Last Unicorn can be watched on Youtube and Tubi for free. It is a Movie that I highly recommend Adults watch at least once in their lives. If you favor the underdog and are a Romantic at heart, it is a must watch. I hope I have piqued your interest in this Great Classic film and look forward to conversing with you about it.