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Dark Crystal on DVD (1982)

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Average rating: (74%)
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3.5
 
Starring: Lisa Maxwell | Stephen Garlick
Director: Jim Henson | Frank Oz
Studio: SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time: 89 mins
Certificate: PG
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Genres: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Languages: English
Hearing-impaired: English
Subtitles: Dutch, English, Hindi
Released: 12/05/2003

Brief synopsis of Dark Crystal

A fantastical, puppet-filled adventure, this tale co-directed by Muppet creator Jim Henson and Frank Oz reveals the story of Jen, a young Gelfling boy chosen by prophecy to mend the Dark Crystal, which broke 1,000 years ago and plunged the land under the dominion of the evil, quarrelsome Skeksis. Fearing the prophecy, whose fulfillment would mean the end of their reign, the Skeksis exterminated the Gelflings--all but Jen and Kira, a girl he meets on his journey to the crystal. Pursued by the Skeksis and their dark creatures, Jen and Kira race to the crystal, even as their time runs out.

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Rating of 4 stars out of 5 Radio Times

Few film-makers feel at home in the realms of fantasy, but Jim Henson had an affinity with the magical. Although The Dark Crystal emerged from the darker side of his imagination, it's still a mesmerising picture that will enchant older children and adults alike. The story is a basic slice of sword and sorcery, following Jen and Kira as they attempt to restore a splinter of a crystal that will free the “Mystics” from the tyranny of the “Skeksis”. However, there is a liberal sprinkling of Muppet-style humour to enliven the adventure, and, with the exception of the “Gelflings”, the creatures are inspired.

Variety

"...A dazzling technological and artistic achievement by a band of talented artists and performers..."

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Rated - 5 starsScary... when you're 8!

Megan from Co. Durham, England , 23/01/2007

I first saw this movie when i was 8 and the monsters scared me, i dont think its really a movie for kids. Saying that i love this movie now, i cant believe how good the puppet animation is. Jim Henson is a genious! And the gelfins are so cute!

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Rated - 5 starsWords that stay

A customer from under the stairs , 25/10/2004

Sometimes people forget what an absolute genius Jim Henson was.

Ah, yea he was the talking sock guy many think, this film makes you realise that he was so much more.

Despite now being over twenty years old, the costumes and creatures that he devised for this film, still carry a personality far stronger than any of the CGI?d characters that seem to be infesting certain movies (cough cough Lucas) and will still give your youngsters bad guys to hide from and good guys to cheer on.

Rent this today, you won?t regret it.

The Mallard has spoken

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Rated - 3 starsWell made kids story

Lawrence Conquest from siberia , 19/04/2005

Kids will love the Dark Crystal unashamedly for its mix of action and colour - for nostalgic adults the storyline is depressingly familiar, being yet another sub-Tolkien fantasy quest (the young naive hero, who is the prophesised 'chosen one', must set out on a quest involving a magic artefact, stopping off on the way for advice from a wise old one, yadda yadda...), but Jim Henson's costume and 'muppet' efects are staggering, and as a visual spectacle this film holds up well.

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Rated - 2 starsBlast from the past!

chillbliss from London , 12/05/2004

Set in a wonderful fantasyland with magical scenery and characters (puppets!). This is a tale of good and evil and the race to heal the Dark Crystal before evil rules forever. A classic film from the '80s that hasn't lost its appeal.

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Rated - 1 starsnot good for small kids

michellelfixit from Crawley , 24/08/2008

i havent watch this film in years as when i was a child it gave me nightmares!

please make sure your kids are prepared for it if you insist on letting them watch it!

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Rated - 2 starsDark Crystal

A customer from SITTINGBOURNE , 20/08/2008

Not thrilled with this film. Dark and gloomy in places. Too bored to get through to the end of the film.

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