Film REVIEW: Labyrinth (1986) - ★★★★★

Mix Up Theatre (Stewart)
12 hours ago
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Director: Jim Henson

Writer: Terry Jones, Jim Henson, Dennis Lee

Stars: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly.

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Themes: Goblin King, Rescue, Fantasy World

Teenage Sarah journeys through a maze to save her baby brother from the Goblin King.

Labyrinth was first met with a mixed critical response upon its release, which contributed to a difficult period of Henson's career, according to his son Brian Henson. It was the last feature film that Henson directed, and over the years it has been re-evaluated by many critics. A success on home video and television broadcasts, Labyrinth has gained a large cult following.

MIX UP REVIEWS:

Sam (Age 12) - ★★★★★

Reviewed at Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert

"When I first thought about a movie playing synchronised with a live band, I expected it to be an interesting experience but not an enjoyable one. I was wrong. Once the music started playing and the film got going, I found it to be extremely immersive. The volume of the soundtrack never overpowered the audio of the actual film and if it ever did subtitles would be there in case. Overall the film was very entertaining. Seeing it on the big screen was incredible. Even the conductor seemed to be enjoying it. Because the audience certainly was! There was a wide array of Labyrinth merchandise dotted across the auditorium. Someone was even wearing a David-Bowie-style wig, which gave me a good chuckle"

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Mix Up Theatre Movie Chart Position: #633

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