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The Dark Crystal |  | Directors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Gary Kurtz
Actors: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  334 reviews
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 93 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 02849
ISBN: 0767821653
UPC: 043396028494
EAN: 9780767821650
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1982
Release Date: October 5, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
GELFINGS ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM EVIL IN THIS ELABORATEFANTASY. SPECIAL FEATURES: DUAL LAYER WIDESCREEN VERSION, SUBTITLES: ENGLISH, SPANISH, THE WORLD OF DARK CRYSTALDOCUMENTARY, CHARACTER PROFILES AND DRAWINGS, DELETED SCENES, ALTERNATE LANGUAGE SEQUENCES, TALENT FILES AND MUCH MORE.
Amazon.com
Jim Henson's fantasy epic The Dark Crystal doesn't take place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but like Star Wars it takes the audience to a place that exists only in the imagination and, for an hour and a half, on the screen. Recalling the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien, Henson tells the story of a race of grotesque birdlike lizards called the Skeksis, gnomish dragons who rule their fantastic planet with an iron claw. A prophecy tells of a Gelfling (a small elfin being) who will topple their empire, so in their reign of terror they have exterminated the race, or so they think. The orphan Jen, raised in solitude by a race of peace-loving wizards called the Mystics, embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of the Dark Crystal (which gives the Skeksis their power) and restore the balance of the universe. Henson and codirector Frank Oz have pushed puppetry into a new direction: traditional puppets, marionettes, giant bodysuits, and mechanical constructions are mixed seamlessly in a fantasy world of towering castles, simple huts, dank caves, a giant clockwork observatory, and a magnificent landscape that seem to have leaped off the pages of a storybook. Muppet fans will recognize many of the voice actors--a few characters sound awfully close to familiar comic creations--but otherwise it's a completely alien world made familiar by a mythic quest that resonates through stories over the ages. --Sean Axmaker
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 My whole family loves this classic!!!! February 10, 2010
Heather Green (Lake Oswego, Oregon)
This movie is such a delight. The puppet world is fleshed out with many interesting creatures. It feels like an epic for children.
Excellent! February 5, 2010
Brian G. Bunce (Cedar Rapids IA USA)
The package arrived promptly and in perfect condition. I would have no problem ordering from this vendor again. It's a strange movie, almost too "dark" for little kids but it's still entertaining, even if the technolgy is outdated. Hadn't seen it since the theatrical release. I wasn't even sure it was availiable. I'd still reccomend it to anyone who loves fantasy films. Just remember, it's NOT the "Muppet Show".
The Dark Crystal January 31, 2010
V. Seckman
A great movie. I love the Muppets. Jim Henson and Frank Oz know how to weave in many lessons about Love and Light. I loved the behind the scenes feature showing how the characters were created.
 Dark Crystal December 28, 2009
B. Pagliarulo (New York, NY)
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
It's kind of scary. Don't get this film for your little ones. I definitely would not recommend it for children below 10.
The Dark Crystal December 24, 2009
DMac (Terra Prime)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wow! Cannot say enough good things about this BD transfer. Great movie, outstanding voicing and the PQ and AQ are as good as it's going to get. Movie appears to start out a bit soft and subdued, but after the first 15-20 minutes or so, the picture seems to get sharper and brighter. A pleasure to watch for adults and children alike.
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