Magical duels are hard to get right.

However, when done poorly, they just look like people zapping each other with silly-colored electricity.

Redditors onr/movies, the largest film subreddit, recently got together to discuss which movies do spell fights best.

from L to R: a ring falling onto a man’s finger, a student with glasses, a wizard in red and blue robes

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It’s a fun fantasy romp that nicely captures the spirit of the role-playing game.

“Finn Raziels fight with Bavmoorda in Willow is awesome,” saidthe Redditor DrRexMormon.

“That felt likeRaimicamp, I loved it,” saiduser riegpsych325.

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“Was probably the best scene in the movie imo,” saiduser Intelligent-Age2786.

Strange’s fight with Thanos (Joh Brolin) inInfinity Waras among the best magic fights ever.

Although not a big hit, the film successfully blends action, humor, and impressive magic.

Warwick Davis in Willow blasting something at someone.

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It’s famous for one magical duel, which is very creative and frequently hilarious.

“Still the best!!!”

“It’s also one of the few fights that could be beat-by-beat with the book.

Doctor Strange possesses the dead in the Multiverse of Madness to fight the Scarlet Witch.

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Instead, they hurl unseen force at each other.

Nevertheless, it’s pretty brutal.

3’The Raven' (1963)

The Ravenisa comedy-horror moviedirected by master of schlockRoger Corman.

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The group must navigate their own personal struggles and family secrets while trying to save themselves and their community.

“The Covenantwas pretty cool,” saiduser Ishtalker.

“The use and concept of magic had a good balance.”

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There are a number of awesome battles and magic duels aplenty, especially against vile necromancers.

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Dumbledore and Voldemort fighting in the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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Gandalf and Saruman walking together in The Fellowship of the Ring

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The mage Khadgar casts a protective spell in ‘Warcraft’

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