Directed by:
Jim HensonScreenplay:
Terry JonesCinematography:
Alex ThomsonComposer:
Trevor JonesCast:
David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Natalie Finland, Brian Henson, Shari Weiser, David Shaughnessy, Timothy Bateson, Frank Oz (more)VOD (1)
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Babysitting infant stepbrother Toby on a weekend night isn't young Sarah's (Connelly) idea of fun. Frustrated by his crying, she secretly imagines the Goblins from her favorite book, Labyrinth, carrying Toby away. When her fantasy comes true, a distraught Sarah must enter a maze of illusion to bring Toby back from a kingdom inhabited by mystical creatures and governed by the wicked Goblin King (Bowie). (official distributor synopsis)
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A beautiful fairytale. I did get to see Labyrinth on a sad day, but sadness was the last thing on my mind. Stunning sets, wonderfully imaginative puppets, a plot full of cute absurdities (Terry Jones) that will entertain kids and adults alike, a dreamlike atmosphere, and most of all Bowie's (he's a god - yes, HE IS) fascinating "bad guy". I saw it all for the first time today and I feel like a little enchanted child.
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Labyrinth formally follows the older puppet fantasy The Dark Crystal and it shows. However, thanks to its straightforward plot and the presence of David Bowie, Labyrinth's popularity has endured. To this day, there are various plans for sequels in different formats. To today's audiences, the original film has aged a lot, but as an example of the evolution of the genre in the 80s, it's certainly not a bad experience.
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An awkward attempt at a fantasy fairy tale. David Bowie lacks charisma as a villain and the simple story progresses unbearably slowly. At least the successful production delights and manages to captivate, but otherwise this attempt misses the mark and it's good that it remained in the 80s.
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