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Labyrinth (1986)

Director: Jim Henson

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From Time Out Film Guide

Terry Jones scripted this fairy tale fantasy in which pubescent Connelly must negotiate the myriad dangers of a mazy goblin city and cross the Bog of Eternal Stench to reclaim her baby brother from the talons of Goblin King Bowie. If the narrative's an enthusiastic assemblage of elements from the likes of Maurice Sendak and Frank L Baum, Henson's Creature Shop were on hand to provide the necessary, and rather impressive supporting cast of assorted gnomes and pixies. Still, although the film's initial energy and engaging finale are rather muffled by a mid-section that spends too much time idling in neutral, you can at least wonder at David Bowie's saddest ever haircut (no mean achievement) and bask in the pleasurable sight of an ill-tempered gnome scornfully squishing sweet little fairy creatures underfoot.

Author: TJ 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Time Out Film Guide

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  • JOJO said...
    Posted on Sep 26 2007 04:32 GREAT FILM FOR KIDS, AND THE JIM HENSON PUPPETS ARE A GREAT ADDITION TO THE CAST. THE FILM IS MAGICAL!!!
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Director: Jim Henson

Producer: Eric Rattray

Cast: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm, Natalie Finland full cast

Duration: 101 mins

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