Classic review: THE DARK CRYSTAL
In the 1980s, Jim Henson and Frank Oz worked on making full live-action films with an all Muppet cast. His first feature attempt was the 1982 fantasy film The Dark Crystal. The story follows two races of creatures that were split from a single race when their magical crystal cracked. With the suns of their world coming together, the benevolent Mystics enlist the help of a young Gelfling to help them re-merge with the evil Skeksis.
LIAM’S REVIEW
What Liam expected: Not much.
What Liam liked: The big battle at the end of the film.
What Liam didn’t like: The Muppet romance.
Grade: ROCKS.
KEVIN’S REVIEW
What Kevin expected: A visionary fantasy work from the 1980s.
What Kevin liked: This brought Kevin back to his childhood because the film was released while he was in fifth grade. He loved the intricate Muppet performances and the commitment to make a serious drama.
What Kevin didn’t like: Some of the set-up was a bit corny with some cheesy narration.
Grade: ROCKS.
