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The Dark Crystal

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The Dark Crystal (1982)

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Reviews Counted: 30

Fresh: 21

Rotten:9

Average Rating: 6.1/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 40 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Featuring fantastical puppet flora and fauna from Muppet man Jim Henson, this dark but wonderful children's movie follows Jen and Kira, two young Gelflings who are the last of their kind, as they try to fulfill the prophecy of the Dark... Featuring fantastical puppet flora and fauna from Muppet man Jim Henson, this dark but wonderful children's movie follows Jen and Kira, two young Gelflings who are the last of their kind, as they try to fulfill the prophecy of the Dark Crystal. Jen's wise master reveals on his deathbed that only a Gelfling will mend the crystal that cracked 1,000 years ago and placed the land under the dark rule of the evil, selfish Skeksis. To break the prophecy, the Skeksis killed all the Gelflings, and only Jen and Kira escaped their wrath. Now, though, Jen and Kira must journey into the heart of the Skeksis castle to reach the crystal and return the land to its former goodness. Like all good children's movies, THE DARK CRYSTAL contains enough scary elements to keep the tension tight and the kids enthralled, while the puppet mastery will impress and tickle adults. THE DARK CRYSTAL was the first co-directorial effort of Frank Oz, who went on to direct THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, IN & OUT, and BOWFINGER, among many other comedies. [More]

Director: Jim Henson, Frank Oz

Director: Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Screenwriter: Jim Henson, David Odell
Producer: Gary Kurtz

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Jul 29, 2008

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DVD Features:

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  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, Spanish
  • Dolby Digital 2.0 - English, Spanish
  • Dolby Digital 1.0 - English, Spanish
  • Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional

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A wonderfully invented world full of characters that transcend their puppet limitations thanks to the energy and creativity of the Jim Hansen and Frank Oz team of puppeteers and voice actors

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05/23/08
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02/23/08
Cole Smithey
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A distant, uninvolving experience … characters and emotions, even by the archetypal standards of high fantasy, never come to life, and the overarching mythology seems too self-consciously contrived.

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09/21/07
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films Guide
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An extraordinary, often mesmerizing achievement of design and performance that's held back by an underdeveloped script and a milquetoast leading character.

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08/14/07
Peter Canavese
Groucho Reviews
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Crystal is a miraculous rush of innovation and storytelling patience, and, in the last 25 years, the film has grown from a 1982 misfire, to a cult wonder, to a bona-fide classic that's timeless in stature and masterful in execution.

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07/30/07
Brian Orndorf
DVDTalk.com
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Points to the Henson team for trying to broaden the scope of their creatures -- and there's little denying that this particular flick still seems to hold up pretty darn well.

Full Review Source: DVD Clinic | comment Comment
11/15/06
Scott Weinberg
DVD Clinic
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01/26/06
Time Out
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Os personagens são bem realizados e animados, mas o roteiro, além de plagiar O Senhor dos Anéis, é burocrático e pouco envolvente.

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01/08/06
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena
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This ersatz Tolkien with puppets looks and plays like ersatz Tolkien with puppets.

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10/12/05
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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10/10/05
Jake Euker
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You have to love a fantasy whose greatest peril is the Bog of Eternal Stench.

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07/07/05
Colin Covert
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07/03/05
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05/18/05
Nicolas Lacroix
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04/26/05
Jonathan R. Perry
Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)
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The screenplay by David Odell, based on a story by Mr. Henson, is without any narrative drive whatever. It's without charm as well as interest.

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08/30/04
Vincent Canby
New York Times
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Comes off as an overblown puppet show.

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06/03/04
Forrest Hartman
Reno Gazette-Journal
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Ponderous, yet unique and strangely charming.

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05/22/04
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium
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A leap into the darker side of Jim Henson's imagination, a wonderful movie.

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03/27/04
Blake Davis
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02/13/04
Jesse Hassenger
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01/27/04
Christopher Null
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Latest News for The Dark Crystal

February 01, 2006: "Clone Wars" Creator to Tackle the "Dark Crystal"
According to Variety, filmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of the seriously popular "Clone Wars" animated series, has been tapped by The Jim Henson Co. to helm their... More...

May 16, 2005: Henson Company Plans to Look Into "The Dark Crystal" Again
Brian and Lisa Henson, children of the legendary Jim Henson and head honchos at the production company that bears his name, recently announced plans for "The Power of the... More...

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