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Dark Crystal, The
- Directed by: Jim Henson, Frank Oz
- Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
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- Theater Release: 12/17/1982
- Video Release: 08/14/2007
- Run Time: 1hr 33min
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 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.
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.
Production Notes
THE DARK CRYSTAL was co-director Frank Oz's first directorial effort.
Co-directors Frank Oz and Jim Henson were famous for playing Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, respectively, in Muppet performances.
Jim Henson and his Creature Shop based the film's characters on designs by fantasy artist Brian Froud.
THE DARK CRYSTAL was co-director Frank Oz's first directorial effort.
Co-directors Frank Oz and Jim Henson were famous for playing Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, respectively, in Muppet performances.
Jim Henson and his Creature Shop based the film's characters on designs by fantasy artist Brian Froud.
Reviews
"...A dazzling technological and artistic achievement by a band of talented artists and performers..." (Variety)
"...This live-action yet actorless exercise is distinct enough to stand apart from typical fantasy fare..." (Entertainment Weekly)
"...A dazzling technological and artistic achievement by a band of talented artists and performers..." (Variety)
"...This live-action yet actorless exercise is distinct enough to stand apart from typical fantasy fare..." (Entertainment Weekly)
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