Looking to escape the bitter realities of the modern era? You’re in luck! There’s a whole genre dedicated to doing exactly that! Well, in reality the fantasy genre attempts to examine real world problems through an unreal lens – but I think we can all agree that escapism is why we’re drawn to the genre in the first place. Could I draw parallels between the pursuit of justice in the modern world and the good and evil battles in The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King? Yes. Am I gonna? I mean, yes, but sometimes I’d rather focus on the gay subtext between its two hobbit stars – making headcanons is the most glorious form of escapism, after all. If you’re exhausted by the unending horrors of real life, it’s time to retreat into the safety of the ten best fantasy movies of the 21st century.
