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)Plots(1)
Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend, Sarah - a teenager with an active imagination - summons the Goblins from her favourite book, Labyrinth, to take her baby step-brother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into the world of the fairy tale to rescue him from the wicked Goblin King! Guarding his castle is The Labyrinth itself - a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby, Sarah will have to outwit the King by befriending the very Goblins who protect him, in hope that their loyalty isn't just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems! (Sony Pictures UK)
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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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