The Dark Crystal (1982)
Directed by Jim Henson / Frank Oz
Genres - Fantasy, Children's/Family |
Sub-Genres - Fantasy Adventure, Children's Fantasy |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Jim Henson ventures into Tolkien territory in his all-Muppet fantasy feature The Dark Crystal. The titular Crystal maintains equilibrium in a mythical kingdom. When the Crystal is broken, the evil Skeksis take over, killing off the good-guy Gelflings and enslaving everyone else. Two of the Gelflings have survived: Jen was raised by the all-knowing Mystics, while Kira grew up amongst the swamp-dwelling Podlings. Jen and Kira join forces to "heal" the precious Dark Crystal and restore order to their world. Adults may find the whole affair a little precious, while children may be disturbed by the film's mortality rate.
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Keywords
creature, good-vs-evil, kingdom, magic, Muppets, quest, sorceress, evil, relic
Attributes
High Budget, High Production Values