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Dark Crystal
on DVD (1982)
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| Starring: |
Lisa Maxwell, Stephen Garlick |
| Director: |
Jim Henson, Frank Oz |
| Studio: |
SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time: |
89 mins |
| Certificate: |
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| User collections: |
Films for the Discerning Child, Fantasy Films, My Top 100 films of all time!, Myths and Legends - films for the pagans amongst us., The Classics In My Eyes, For all the 80's children., The must have movies, Films to see before you die, Death to the Blockbuster, Long-live a Tight Budget!!, Films For Film Buffs |
| Genres: |
Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
| Languages: |
English |
| Hearing-impaired: |
English |
| Subtitles: |
Dutch, English, Hindi |
| Released: |
12/05/2003
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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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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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