The Dark Crystal

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The Dark Crystal

Barry Dennen, Billie Whitelaw, Brian Muehl, Dave Goelz, Frank Oz

The last of the Gelfings, Jen and Kira join forces and embark on a dangerous journey to "heal" a precious Dark Crystal and restore order to their planet.

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  • SirPant
    September 17, 2009
    SirPant
    Jim Henson was a master storyteller who?s magical worlds and loveable characters enriched a generations imagination and made many a child happy. I love everything he?s done and still watch this, Labyrinth and the Muppet movies from time to time, it?s a tragedy he died so young bu...( read more)t luckily the Henson group are still around and rumours of new productions keep me, and millions of others happy. Just get on with it!!
  • phubbs1
    July 18, 2009
    phubbs1
    For effects, design, style, puppetry, art and story, this film is 100% Henson genius, fantastic looking and beautifully told in a Muppet cross dark live action tale of wizards and magic in another world.

    Its quite dark for kids and will scare, but its a twisted fairytale thats j...( read more)ust stunning in concept and production. The creatures and detail is perfect, everything works well in their own way and is crafted by skilled craftsmen/women. The only problem is its alittle dull and maybe too dark for its targeted audience.

    With 'Labyrinth' this is one of Hensons brilliant 'other' Muppet movies.
  • garystev
    May 7, 2009
    garystev
    The brilliance of Jim Henson and Frank Oz shines in this innovative fantasy tale. Clearly dated since 1982, but the sheer imagination of characters and settings is still amazing. Truly deserving of 'classic' status, the attention to detail is noteworthy. It must be said that some...( read more) of the darker characters may be a bit too terrifying for younger audiences, as I clearly remember being terrified as a child. Quite similar to 'Labyrinth' in many respects. Well worth a look, but remember, this was made in 1982 and it looks it at times.
  • markymarkslunggnome
    April 13, 2009
    markymarkslunggnome
    Love the characters both cute and disturbing. Love the creep factor. Must see for all children, guaranteed to haunt dreams. Aughra was nipping hard core. Story difficult to follow first time around but the visuals distract you anyway. Must have essence of podlings
  • jsd35
    March 18, 2009
    jsd35
    I was a kid when this film was released, and gave it a wide berth - it just looked to weird (belonging to the same weird world that spawned, Terrahawks). It's taken me a long time to get around to watching it.

    I can't say I missed out by having avoided it for so long. Th...( read more)is is not due to the lack of human protagonists though (something that has been suggested) - it's just that the script is nowhere near developed enough - and in my opinion it needed another couple of drafts to work some of the issues out. The thing is overburdened with exposition, and sits between two audiences, without finding either: It lacks enough meat to reach an adult audience, and yet it fills itself with darkness and heavy, sprawling exposition that alienates a younger audience.

    There are one-or-two ideas that bring light to it, but it doesn't really compare well to other fantasy of the 80s, such as Krull or Labyrinth (the latter also using Jim Henson's puppetry).
  • OCButterfly99
    December 26, 2009
    OCButterfly99
    Another one of my total favorite movies..I love this love love love..JIM HENSON rules
  • rowenisopirus
    December 5, 2009
    rowenisopirus
    Furry lovers have seen it, you should too. This old school movie mixes special effects, puppet play, and life size costumes with a perfect blend of story and voice acting. Owning this movie has been a real treasure and I would highly encourage you to find a copy to watch too!
  • playgirl1109
    December 2, 2009
    playgirl1109
    great to watch with the kids. One of my childhood movies.
  • oomamoochi
    November 26, 2009
    oomamoochi
    I saw this .. found it very dark and depressing
  • tcapone59
    November 16, 2009
    tcapone59
    classic, that dont get the credit deserved...like KRULL,EXCALIBUR,THE BLACK HOLE, THE LAST STARFIGHTER and probaly about a million others
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