The Dark Crystal
Summary:
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 amo... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Jim Henson - (High Priest)
Jim Henson - (Jen)
Kathryn Mullen - (Kira)
Dave Goelz - (General)
Brian Muehl - (Ornamentalist/Dying Master)
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Review:
A technical masterpiece, The Dark Crystal is a fantasy-adventure entirely populated by puppets, with no onscreen humans or animation. While better known for his cheery gang of Muppets, Jim Henson and his talented staff of puppeteers create a bleak fantasy world where evildoers have taken over. The tale is slow-moving at times, with a la... Continue >>
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