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Summary: Jim Henson & Frank Oz's 1982 Classic Fantasy adventure
Review: This work is perhaps one of the best fantasy adventures brought to the big screen during the 1980's. The combined imaginations & talents of Jim Henson & Frank Oz bring a fantasy world, unlike ANYTHING you've ever seen, to life. Worthy of such classics as Frank Baum's "Wizard of Oz" & J.R.R. Tolkein's "The Hobbit"; this 1980's classic, much like Disney's own classic "Fantasia", is only now, coming into it's own years after it's original theatrical release. With the re-release of this work on DVD with additional footage & extras make this a perfect addition to the library of a serious fantasy enthusiast.
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Summary: Go to anouther world, time, and place. In the age of wonder
Review: See this movie once. Just once. If you don't like it you must have something wrong with you. See the story of how Jen the Gelfling saves his planet from being ruled forever by the evil Skesis by healing the Dark Crystal. This movie will astonish you from the moment it starts.
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Summary: An absolutely wonderful movie, though not for everyone
Review: This is one of my favorite childhood movies; it's right up there with "Labyrinth" and "The Princess Bride." The plot in a nutshell: beautiful beings rule in a crystal castle until an arguement causes them to break the dark crystal which provides their power/balance. The beings are split into two: the evil Skeksis and the gentle Mystics. According to profecy, a member of the Gelfling race must repair the crystal in 1000 years as the three suns align so that the Mystics and Skeksis can again be one. The Skeksis tried to wipe out all Gelflings to protect themselves from the profecy. The only two Gelfling survivors, Jen and Kira, must find each other and heal the crystal before time runs out. All of the puppets are very well done. They are lifelike and fit the personalities of the characters. Unfortunately, this makes the evil characters quite frightening to children, myself included. There is a scene where the skeksis try to drain Kira's essence by making her stare into a reflector of light passed through the crystal. For years I was convinced that if I stared at my ceiling light, my essence would also be drained. (However, I also thought I could access Fraggle Rock through the back of my closet.) So, what I really mean to say is that the movie may be frightening to children. The score is wonderful. It's mystical, fantastical, and eerie....can't say enough about it. Well done, Trevor Jones. All in all, the movie is definitely worth watching.
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Summary: Enthralling in its fantastic realism
Review: Perhaps not very well-suited for young children, Dark Crystal features several warped and mangled creatures and few, if any funny moments. Nevertheless, that is not the centerpoint of the plot and the entire film. Dark Crystal is good fantasy at the highest point in its evolution. Rather than creating an extrremely complex plot that will ultimately crush everyone's brain stems, Jim Henson created a world. Populated entirely by imaginary races (no humans, not even puppets), the world is so atmospheric and so enthralling in its sheer scintillating liveliness that one has no choice but sit and be fascinated. The craftsmanship is simply divine (I am still trying to figure out how Eugra's orrery, the celestial contraption in her cave, was originally done). This is an excellent fantasy film which does not find itself too high-brow for the average fantasy lover, and does not descend into the fluffy cuteness or simplicity of pseudo-fantasies. I loved it.
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Summary: One of My All-Time Favorite Movies!
Review: I first saw the Dark Crystal when I was 8 years old, and it instantly became my favorite movie. The richness and depth of the characters and world they live in continues to blow me away. It's enduring story of the struggle of good vs evil and innocence and heroics continues to delight and amaze me, keeping this movie as one of my favorites as an adult. I soooo visual aspects are high quality and being able to see it in widescreen, is incredible. This DVD is loaded with extra stuff, and I love watching the making of and missing scenes. Wonderful movie that I highly recommend!
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Summary: This movie scared the pants off of me as a child!
Review: This is the #1 nightmare-causing movie of my childhood. Any issues in my life right now probably lead back to this movie. Even the nice characters disturbed me. There's something scary about those puppets! I really just wanted to write this review to remind parents to leave the night-light on after letting your children see this! It's creepy! Whew, that was theraputic!
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Summary: A timeless clasic for any collection
Review: After not having seen it in over 10 years this movie still impreses me. I saw it as a kid and after many years I found it on DVD, although I was scared of being disapointed since movies today are more tecnologicly advanced, my fears ended during the first minute. wow wow wow wow The making is incredible
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Summary: The Dark Crystal
Review: A First-Rate Fantasy! Like the "Star Wars" trilogy, "Legend", "Labyrinth" and many others, this fantasy-based film delights the viewer by taking us into another world where "Good" and "Evil" must co-exist. This film will delight both young and old. One caution: The film does an amazing job with the dark and sinister characters and this may prove too realistic for the very young viewers. (I think that many of us remember experiencing nightmares from the flying monkeys in "The Wizard of Oz!) The talents of Jim Henson/Frank Oz and their amazing creative team are very impressive, taking the puppet/muppet craft to new heights. The viewer is treated to these characters in the form of the evil vulture-like Skeksis and their oversized bug "henchmen" the Garthim, the chanting and mystical "Mystics", the wize wizardress "Ogra", the Podlings, Jen and Kira, the last of the Gelfings, and a host of other amazing supporting characters and creatures. It is easy to identify with the film's theme of Good vs. Evil as we watch the small and elfin-like Jen take on a challenge that was prophesized long ago. We are reminded that we when you belief in yourself, great things are possible! I would highly recommend this film for all.
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Summary: Incredible!
Review: The Dark Crystal is one of those rare, fantastic, intelligent films that takes full advantage of the power of imagination. So few films immerse you in a completely other world so well. It is a classical tale of good and evil. This story sees Jen and Kira, last of the elf-like Gelfling race, on a journey to the Palace of the grotesquely evil Skeksis in order to heal the fractured Dark Crystal. It is a simple enough story for young chidren to grasp, yet pertinent enough to engross adults. This is not your typical Jim Henson fare. Incredibly real and life-like, every creature in the film was brought to life by puppeteers. Some of the creatures and situations are rather frightening and could give a young child nightmares. Giant, black, crab-like soldiers called Garthim are shown breaking suddenly into peaceful areas and causing panic and destruction. There are scenes of evil, vulture-like Skeksis torturing defenseless Podlings (little gnome-ish people). The Skeksis also have sharp, jagged teeth and some make menacing noises. I watched this film countless times as a young child, and while the creatures were frightening, I don't remember ever being afraid to watch the film. This is a film which does not underestimate the viewer's ability to think and wonder. The wise, peaceful, four-armed Mystics are as fascinating a film creature as any I've ever seen. The lush, other-worldly settings and beings of The Dark Crystal will continue to fascinate me as they have done all my life. The DVD version is in widescreen (thank god!). What an incredible difference! Twice as full of life and mystery.
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Summary: i can't tell you how much I loved this movie
Review: This movie facinated me back when I was 6 and it still facinates me now that I am 22. I love this movie. The special effects were so good as well as the story line.
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