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Summary: This is a no go
Review: If you liked Willow, then you will like this movie. In other words, don't watch it. The only good part about it is laughing at it.
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Summary: my favourite film ever - not a title i would use freely!
Review: i saw this film when it first came out on video, i was a mere six years old. I loved it so much my parents immediately bought the film for me and i watched it every weekend throughout my childhood years. I cannot stress how much i worshipped this film! I wanted to BE both Jen and Kira as they went through the beautiful landscapes and avoided the Skeksis in their quest to restore the crystal shard to the Dark Crystal itself. Now, 15 years on, i have finally seen the DVD version of the film. I bought a DVD player purely for this very purpose and it was worth it. Even though i have bought new copies of the VHS over the years (and grown up a bit i hope) i was still amazed at how much better the film looked in the format. Brian Froud's imagery is wonderful and the Henson puppets are superb even if they are getting on for 20 years old and the story is moving, scary and totally enchanting. Maybe i am slightly biased as this was already my favourite film - quite clear if you knew me with my intentional resemblance to Kira, crystal bat 'body art' (temporary tattoos to you), Brian Froud-esque bedroom and all the purple crystals that pop up in my art work :). But this aside, for all you Dark Crystal fans out there SEE THIS VERSION, it really is worth a look and if you've never seen the film before and you won't be put off by the lack of guns and explosions in it check it out, please, its beautiful. It is slightly slow as somebody has already said and the Gelfling are slightly expressionless but most people who still appreciate plot and atmosphere in a film rather than big bangs will have the attention span to cope with this.
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Summary: A Nearly Impeccable Edition
Review: A fantastic transfer of a landmark film. Highly recommended for any fan of Jim Henson and Frank Oz. Includes some interesting making-of pieces, including work prints of a deleted funeral scene that was cut for time. Also has an original version of the Emperor's death scene where the villains speak in their language, which was then subtitled. All in all, a great DVD, except for the glaring lack of a commentary track.
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Summary: A Classic of Animation
Review: A great DVD transfer of an underestimated movie. Flawless colors that avoid the darkness problem of the previous transfer. Completely remastered print. Couldn't ask for a better version, especially with the great extras packed in. This DVD further cements Jim Henson and everyone elses reputation at the Workshop as masters of their form. A little dark for kids, so save it until they're teenagers.
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Summary: when i was young
Review: i remember watching this over and over again as a kid. the skeiekies or whatever (the bad guys) use to freak me out man. Dude this was such a cool movie. It's so good and it's so amazing. it transfers you into another world. i loved every part of this until the last seen when jen and the chick elf were flying over the land. yea i thought that was kind of cheesy and it got me back into reality. but all together pretty bad@ss movie.
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Summary: Jim Henson at His Best
Review: As an avid viewer of many titles across the board as far as animated and muppet type video's, Jim Henson reminds me of the great type of childhood memories I've had growing up and seeing the muppets on television. The Dark Crystal is a fine example of how animation and video graphics have grown over the years. The story of Jen, who in his mind is supposed to be the only remaining Gelfling alive, finds the biggest task of his life begins at a young age. The story has an excellent plot with a very detailed storyline. The wonder and the astonishing visual affects that Henson incorporates into this beautiful story are excellent. Jen goes through various trials throughout the course of the movie, including having to deal with the loss of his family and his mentor, the elder mystic, the Mystics are considered as the wise one's of the world where the Skeksis are the evil counterparts linked to the mystics by that of the Dark Crystal, shattered long ago by the beings who kept the Crystal of Truth. If you are a muppet lover this is one movie you can't miss. Another video that I would recommend is The Labyrinth. Yet another fine work by the master himself, Jim Henson.
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Summary: awesome
Review: i saw it when i was really little and it has been one of my favorites ever since then
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Summary: childhood gem
Review: By far this is the star of my DVD collection. I was exposed to this film as a child by my mother. She often managed to find the most magical, fascinating, interesting stuff to show me. "The Dark Crystal" was no exception. It's a magical journey that is bound to make you forget that it's actually a punch of puppets you are watching parading across the screen. The viewer is grabbed into the world of the Dark Crystal. It's a funny and exciting journey. The DVD offers a chance to rediscover this childhood gem. The new transfer is nothing short of breath takingly amazing. I only saw the film on TV. I remeber it being dark and grainy. The new transfer is brilliant, vibrant and clear. Some wonderful extras can be found on the DVD which help to enrich your viewing experience. The deleted sequences offer some insight into new aspects of the film. The Skesis funeral sequence juxtaposes interestingly against the laid back acceptance of death by the Ur'ru. The featurette although dated offers some wonderful insight into the development of the film. Overall this DVD offers almost a new experience when viewing the film despite having seen the film countless times before. It has been, is and will always be a classic for all children and adults who are seeking a little magic in their lives.
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Summary: Review of The Dark Crystal (DVD)
Review: This Henson masterpiece deserves to be released on DVD-Video.Finally seeing this movie in its original aspect-ratio is the primary advantage of this release of the film. (To my knowledge, it has never been available on VHS in its original format.) Additionally, the disc contains many valuable bonus features, including behind-the-scenes documentaries, an isolated musical score, and deleted scenes. The content of this product is very complete and satisfying to anyone who loves this film. One of the chief characteristics of DVD (!!DIGITAL!! Video Disc), is its high-resolution and consequential picture and sound fidelity. I would have expected that, with the transition of the film to DVD, the pulishers would have the decency to give it the ol' buff and polish. While the sound seems to be quite flawless, the picture is not. Tell-tale dirt and grime intrude upon many frames, just as if the viewer were watching it at the movie theatre with its dusty projector. Admittedly, I am unaware of the specific costs and benefits of film restoration; maybe George Lucas restored the Star Wars Trilogy because he is rich and loves his creation--and Star Wars has (as of the date of this review) only VHS availability! I would have gladly paid an additional ten or fifteen dollars for The Dark Crystal to be restored to its original glory. This issue of restoration is my only reason for NOT rating The Dark Crystal (DVD) as a five-star product.
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Summary: One of my all time favorite movies now on DVD!!!!
Review: No words can describe this flawless and brilliant fantasy classic from Jim Henson. The Story deals with a Elf-like being called a Gelfling who's called " Jen" and must return a Crystal Shard back to the castle of the Dark Crystal before the Vulture-like Monsters called " Skeckis" take over the world and the universe. Entertaining, breathtaking and stunning movie that is one of those that changed my life forever. The Disk here is sharp, clear and meant to be in Widescreen with extras that you fans of Dark Crystal can own. Recommendations: Labyrinth, The Last Unicorn, The Hobbit, The Fifth Element, The Matrix, Return to Oz, Willow, Total Recall, Stargate, Dune, Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, Heavy Metal and Highlander.
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