Tooth Fairy (2010)

In the 2010 family fantasy film *Tooth Fairy*, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars as Derek Thompson, a rough-and-tumble minor-league hockey player whose aggressive on-ice style earned him the nickname "The Tooth Fairy" long before his magical transformation. When Derek disillusions a young fan by crushing their belief in the mythical figure, he is promptly sentenced by the real Tooth Fairy organization to a most peculiar penance: a one-week stint as a bona fide, tutu-clad, real-life tooth fairy himself. Clad in wings and a shimmering gown, Derek struggles comically with the duties of his new magical role – shrinking himself to fit into children's rooms, dealing with tiny magical companions, and learning the true meaning of belief and responsibility, ultimately inspiring him to rekindle his own youthful dreams. While *Tooth Fairy* might not fit the epic mold of some fantasy films, it firmly earns its spot on a "Best Fantasy movies" list for its accessible and heartwarming take on the genre. The film masterfully blends fish-out-of-water comedy with genuine magical elements, fully immersing audiences in a secret world of tooth fairies, magical powers, and the importance of belief. Dwayne Johnson's charismatic performance as the gruff but ultimately lovable fairy-in-training anchors the film, making the fantastical premise both believable and endearing. Beyond the slapstick humor of a hockey player in a tutu, the narrative explores deeper themes of rekindling childlike wonder, the power of imagination, and finding purpose beyond one's initial cynical outlook, delivering a charming and often funny entry that proves fantasy can be found in the most unexpected places.