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There are only two human actors in Jim Henson's Labyrinth: a teenage Jennifer Connelly and glam-rocker David Bowie (who performs five of his songs). The rest of the cast are puppets, a wonderful array of Henson's imaginative masterpieces set within a film combining the highest standards of art, costume and set decoration. Henson gives credit to children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, and the creatures in the movie will remind Sendak fans of his drawings, while the castle of the Goblin King (Bowie) is a living MC Escher set that adults will enjoy. Like executive producer George Lucas's other fantasies, Labyrinth mixes adventure with lessons about growing up. --Lloyd Chesley
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Family-oriented fantasy featuring a host of incredible characters from muppet-man Jim Henson's creature workshop. Suburban girl Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is forced against her will to babysit her baby brother, and wishes for the goblins to come and take him away. When this wish unexpectedly comes true, the Goblin King (David Bowie) tells Sarah that she can rescue her brother only by negotiating the labyrinth which leads to the Goblin Castle. Left with no choice, Sarah sets out on a dangerous adventure in a land where nothing is what it seems.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'Labyrinth', Henson's 1986 masterpiece is a modern classic for our generation, one of the best pieces of fantasy to grace our screens since 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Revolving around the main character of Sarah (Connelly), an over-imaginative teenager who struggles to find meaning in life beyond her dolls and dressing-up box, the film is essentially a existentialist study of teenage fantasy.
The boundaries between fantasy and reality become dangerously blurred one night, when a desperate Sarah calls on the imaginary king of the goblins to take away her relentlessly screaming baby half-brother, Toby.
Unfortunately for Sarah, Jareth the Goblin King (Bowie) has ceased to be merely a figure of her imagination, and appears in the bedroom in place of the child, whom he has transported to his castle in the centre of a giant labyrinth, where goblins and monsters (sometimes friendly, sometimes not, often very comical!)haunt every corner.
It is then up to Sarah to fight her way through the twisting and ever-changing labyrinth to find her young charge, whilst making friends and resisting temptation along the way. Will she manage to overcome her childish, spoilt instincts and learn to think for herself to help others? Or will she succumb to the temptation of having her fantasies fufilled by the charismic Jareth? Only one way to find out - BUY THIS MOVIE!!
Once described as, "a low point in David Bowie's career" this is a great film for adults and children alike, and contrary to narrow-minded belief, is a classic addition to any Bowie fan's collection. Worth watching for the fashion statements alone - "well, laugh!"
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I remember going to see this film went it was released at the cinema, and I loved it then and I still love it now. The characters are all suberb, as is the fairy tale story line and the fantastic music ( I have the CD of the music from the film - that good ol' David Bowie magic!). It is a film for everybody, children to adults, who will all enjoy this mixture of fantasy and goblins and talking door-knockers and stinky bogs! This will be my all time classic fantasy film, hopefully you will enjoy it too. :-)
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By gemma
Format:DVD
I dont really know how to sum up a film which has been my favourite since i was nine and continues to be so. it's just fantabulous, i even have the soundtrack.
Although with age i found it more disturbing to watch, but that has much to do with the tightness of David Bowie's leggings!!
This film is just a great family film, the kind you get out again and again and never tire of. Plus the soundtracks amazing. Do not miss out-BUY IT!!
Although with age i found it more disturbing to watch, but that has much to do with the tightness of David Bowie's leggings!!
This film is just a great family film, the kind you get out again and again and never tire of. Plus the soundtracks amazing. Do not miss out-BUY IT!!
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Fun movie
Quirky kind of fun movie. David Bowie showing his versatility. I liked the music too and will watch it again.
Published 8 days ago by megawoman
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Fantastic
This movie is a classic.
It has always been one of my favourites, even from my first VHS purchase a couple of years ago!!! Ahem.... Read more
It has always been one of my favourites, even from my first VHS purchase a couple of years ago!!! Ahem.... Read more
Published 10 days ago by C. Blanshard
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Daughter and Son love this DVD.
I told my daughter about this film and showed her a clip. Both my son and daughter love the film and sing the songs. A real classic kids film.
Published 19 days ago by andrew barker
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dvd
great price great movie, love david bowie in this and took me back years to when i first saw it
Kids thought it was great and enjoyed watching it
Kids thought it was great and enjoyed watching it
Published 20 days ago by lesley hislop
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Not a great conversion but its a great film
This appears to have been quickly converted which is a shame. There is lots of background picture noise and doesn't truly look HD. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Mr. R. Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Labyrinth DVD
Great dvd never seen this before, it was my partner that said about getting it, it was very good.
Would recomend this to anyone.
Would recomend this to anyone.
Published 27 days ago by Alison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab!
Got to give this one five stars. It takes me back to my childhood when I used to watch this film over and over again - love it! Great price too!
Published 29 days ago by Mrs Griffiths
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent value for money.
Excellent value for money. Bought for my Grandaughter and watches all the time. Was a firm favourite of her dads when he was younger(still is)
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. L. F. Matthews
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Legend
I grew up watching this film, in fact it was on VHS, recorded - so every time I watched it - I would have to endure painful lines across the telly, crackly sounds, and bits that... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chloe
4.0 out of 5 stars
fairy and goblin fantasy
As I admire the artist Brian Froud, enjoyed The Dark Crystal, Willow, Ladyhawk and many more things to do with fairy artistry and tales,I was glad to add this to mt collection.
Published 1 month ago by Barbara Cunningham
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