The Dark Crystal (Collector's Edition Boxed Set)

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Summary: A Mystical Journey
Review: This is truly one of the greatest films of all time. I have been watching this film since I was a little kid and it's never gotten old. Jim Henson and Brian Froud hae created a mystical, powerfull, and fantastical realy where spirituality and fantasy are intertwined in a way that few films have ever been able to do. The powerfull Mystics and the Dark Skeksis, each a balance to one another, when one dies so does the other. This balance of light and dark is a perfect symbol for lifes journey. This work must have been inspiried by the divine. When you watch this film, this epic film, pay close attention to the rich symbols in both the Mystic's realm and that of the Skeksis. There are so many geometric and magical patterns, symbols, and religous iconogrophy that one could make a study of the mythology of the world created herein. I highly reccomend anyone watch this movie over and over again. This is truth!

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Summary: I love this movie!
Review: This is a true masterpiece! Our whole family likes this even the 2 year olds like it.
It has something for everyone! I bought 2 copies! Good for a gift also.
I highly recomend it.

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Summary: The Dark Gem
Review: Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. This was a masterpiece delivered by Henson's Creature Shop. Visually brilliant. Musically brilliant. The story is also genius. Big feelings in a surreal fantasy world. For adults or the kids (some dark profanity IS NOT suitable for younger children.) Made of puppets and artifical landscapes. If you liked the Lord of the Rings films, you'll love this rare gem. It's like getting lost in a dream, and you won't want to leave.

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Summary: Henson's best
Review: The Dark Crystal is perhaps Jim Henson's greatest creation (his work in the Labyrinth is perhaps a touch better, but the film as a whole is more uneven - though still good). Both of Henson's films suffer from less than optimal scripts - while the overall storyline is actually quite good, the details and much of the dialogue are not at the same level. Which is a shame since this detracts from the stunning visuals, and may well have contributed to the fact that Henson and company did not make any more such films (another terrible shame).
For children, this is an absolute must. But it has appeal for all ages, and is a unique creation

Trevor Jones' score is well suited though somewhat uneven - it juxtaposes moments of high inspiration with passages of extreme insipidity in a most disconcerting fashion... though this probably will not diminish anyone's overall enjoyment, especially since the good outweighs the bad by a fair amount.

The DVD transfer is nicely done, decent quality video presented in its theatrical widescreen aspect ratio, and a nice 5.1 surround mix.
Recommended viewing for anyone who enjoys fantasy and fairy tales.

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Summary: A great epic
Review: I final saw this film for the first time. Directed by Jim henson the creator of the muppets. Dark Crystal takes place in the ancient midle evil land. A Gilfling jen must depart on a journey he only has three day to find the missing shard of the dark crystal. If he does not the cruel Skecks will live for ever.

He ecounters danger on his journey the Skecks send their Garthun giant lobster like creatures to kill Jin. Full of action an adventure this is a decient movie. If you like this I recomend Labrinth