Labyrinth

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Summary: This is the one of the best movies I have seen
Review: This is one of my favorite movies ever made. I am so glad that they re-released it last september. I especially like the little blue worm. "come inside--meet the mrs." who couldn't love this movie--it even has several small lessons that everyone should know-- life isnt always fair, and it also shows that even when you mature as sarah does throughout the movie--you still need to return to your childhood and memories every now and then because its part of who you are. actually i can think of a lot more--me and my roomie back in college analyzed this movie once. i have watched this movie at least 100 times, sand still never get sick of it. I must say--a world without Labrynth just wouldnt be quite as awesome. almost as awesome, but not quite.

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Summary: Oz & Henson at their best!
Review: If you are a fan of Fantasy, sci-fi, or even just plain old imagination this is the movie for you. The puppets are spectacularly done. These are both sleeper movies. They are old enough that not many general public remember them, but new enough that the special effects and sound are up to date. I can't wait to purchase this set. Frank Oz and Jim Henson are both masters of their art, and their genius shines through these movies as bright as the sun.

Definitly a date movie. My boyfriend and I have completely opposite tastes in movies, but these two are movies we can both watch together. It doesn't matter what mood we're in, the weather, or who we're with. Neither movie has bad language, sex, nudity, or...well there is some violence, but nothing like most movies today. These movies can be enjoyed by any age. I watched them with my parents when I was little, I will probably watch them with my grandchildren. I gave a copy of each to my roomate at the dorm while I was in college. She said she loved it, but what suprised me, when she and her boyfriend broke up, he came to me to find out where he and his roommate could get a copy. One of my professors made these required as part of the curiculumn.

I hope you enjoy these movies the way everyone else I know has.

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Summary: A' mazing tale of never-ending fantasy.
Review: "Jareth: You remind me of the babe. Goblin: What babe? Jareth: The babe with the power. Different Goblin: What power? Jareth: The power of voodoo. Goblin: Who do? Jareth: You do. Goblin: Do what? Jareth: Remind me of the babe."

When I first saw this film as a kid, it was intant love. Jim Henson, George Lucas and David Bowie take you into a dazzling world of fantasy and adventure, "where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems."

LABYRINTH, is almost completely dominated by creations from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, though it does contains a human or two (David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King, and Jennifer Connelly as our modern-day Alice in Wonderland, Sarah). Like many teenagers, Sarah prefers the world of fairytales and make-believe to reality. Saddled with the "unfairness" of having to baby-sit her infant brother, she defiantly wishes that "the goblins would take him away." Little does she know, the Goblin King really does exist and he immediately comes to claim his prize. When Sarah tells him it was all a mistake and she'd like her brother back, he sets her a task: she can get the child back, but only by finding her way through an endless labyrinth to the castle in the center within thirteen hours.

And the labyrinth is impressive indeed. The illusionary world is a wonder to behold, full of Escher-esque columns and archways, immaculate hedge walls, and a massive city in the center of the maze surrounding the castle. Doorways move about, door knockers provide riddles, and traps ofall shapes and sizes abound waiting to... well.... trap you.

Director Jim Henson balances the deliberate rhythms with the intricate and impressive special effects of the time, to create a spellbinding film. LABYRINTH seems to be inspired by the works of Maurice Sendak and Louis Carroll as is evident by the flawless concept design by artist Brian Froud. Ex Monty Python member Terry Jones has written a script full of sly wonder and mischievous marvels. And David Bowie also performs five mystical, magical songs for the film.

Not many extras on the DVD but there is an excellent documentary, "Inside the Labyrinth" featuring tons of behind the scenes footage showing the creation of this incredible looking film.

Bottom Line: a must for Jim Henson enthusiasts and anyone who likes intelligent fantasy.

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Summary: A Double Dose of Henson Classics
Review: Henson's first two non Kermit films, THE DARK CRYSTAL and LABYRINTH have noticeable differences yet remain wonderful films in their own right.

Each film consists mostly of fantastical muppets (in fact, THE DARL CRYSTAL has no humans in it whatsoever) but THE DARK CRYSTAL is serious and more epic in scale whereas LABYRINTH is more like a fanciful modern day fairytale.

THE DARK CRYSTAL centers on the quest of Jen, the last Gelfling, who seeks to restore a mystical crystal to his world and so end the tyrannical rule of the feral and viscous Skeksis. It is a dark mythical tale, a cross between Star Wars and the Lord of the Rings, in which Jim Henson and Frank Oz pushed puppetry into a new direction with imaginative (and often grotesque) cast of characters never seen before.

LABYRINTH, though no less visually exciting, is much lighter in tone and even contains a human or two (David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King, and Jennifer Connelly as our modern-day heroine, Sarah). Like many teenagers, Sarah prefers the world of fairytales and make-believe to reality. Saddled with the "unfairness" of having to babysit her infant brother, she defiantly wishes that "the goblins would take him away." Little does she know, the Goblin King really does exist and he comes to claim his prize. When Sarah tells him it was all a mistake and she'd like her brother back, he tells her that the only way to get him is to reach his castle at the center of an immense labyrinth within thirteen hours.

Brian Froud, well known for his illustrations and artwork brilliantly designed both films and executes them both flawlessly. Each film has sweet extras included on the DVD (though LABYRINTH is not as packed as DARK CRYSTAL which includes two deleted scenes, and an isolated score track). Both films have excellent documentaries, "The World of the Dark Crystal" and "Inside the Labyrinth" featuring tons of behind the scenes footage showing the creation of this incredible looking film, as well as trailers.

Of the 2 films, I am more of a LABYRINTH fan, but really both films are a delight. A must for Henson fans and anyone with a love of fantasy and puppetry.

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Summary: real cinematic Magic.
Review: a girl in a Maze full of monsters and must save her Brother from the evil Goblin King is the plot to this Movie. personally this film is great and if you like Star Wars with Episode I, Return to Oz, The Dark Crystal, Transformers: The Movie, Pokemon and so much others then this is your film.

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Summary: Underrrated Classic
Review: I first saw this movie when it came out. I enjoyed it very much, mostly because I was 16 at the time and was a major Bowie fan. I liked the somewhat love story between The Goblin King (Bowie) and Sarah. Now 14 years later, my children ages 7 & 5, watch this video at least twice a week. We also own the soundtrack, which they sing along and can tell me every part that the song or music pertains to in the movie. Everytime Sarah has that hallucination with the Cinderella theme, my daughter calls me and says, "Mommy, your favorite part is coming on! " In a weird way I find that part romantic. It was disappointing that this film received lukewarm reveiws and box office receipts when it came out. Thank God for home video! I feel it is one of Henson's best.

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Summary: Master of Puppetry
Review: These movies were the best fantasy's of the 80's. To put these 2 movies together, especially on DVD with the great sound and picture plus extra features! It is a dream come true! So if you remember these movies when they came out, Relive that time in your life and buy this pack. You won't get a better price anywhere else!

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Summary: One of the best children's fantasies ever brought to film..
Review: Labyrinth came out when i was four years old...the moment my father popped it into the VCR, i could not take my eyes off the tv screen..even when the movie was finished, i wanted to continue to watch it repeatedly. I used to run outside in my little princess dress with my stuffed animals and my crystal ball, pretending I was Sarah, the heroine of the story. "through dangers unknown and hardships outnumbered, I have found my way back to the goblin kingdom.." till this day, those words stay in my mind everytime I see David Bowie or an owl. This movie is one of the best examples of children's fantasies. "nowadays" its very difficult for kids to find new movies that are actually good...I highly suggest that everyone either rents or buys this gem of a movie. It's a great investment for all of those "young at heart"!

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Summary: An excellent feel good puppet adventure
Review: Jim Henson was quoted as saying, in the DVD special feature Inside the Labyrinth A Documentary, "when I go to a movie I want to feel better coming out than I did going in". This is exactly the case with this fun puppet adventure.

Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie make a great pair, battling each other for baby Toby. David Bowie is Jareth the goblin king. Jennifer Connelly is Sarah, Toby's sister. After getting stuck babysitting a crying child, Sarah wishes that the goblin king would come and take Toby far away. When her wish comes true Sarah is forced to go through the labyrinth to the goblin city, and get back her baby brother back.

Of coarse, it's sounds easier than it turns out to be. Sarah finds many pitfalls along the way, and some interesting friends as well. The puppeteering is incredible, engineering the plot to a higher level, and also spurring many humorous moments. This film is a perfect example of Jim Henson's creative expertise, and a wonderful film that will leave you with a grin on your face.

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Summary: Labyrinth
Review: Thelabyrinth, is agreat movie filled whith everything you need to make agood moive like talented actors alot of imganation fun and humor and the labyrinth is jam packed and loaded whtih both and more.