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THE DARK CRYSTAL

With voices by Frank Oz, Jim Henson
Directed by Jim Henson & Frank Oz

The geniuses behind The Muppets made this incredible fantasy film entirely with puppets and costumes, creating an alternate reality with a mystic legend binding the divided worlds of good and evil. Two of the last remaining elflings eradicated by the nasty Skeksies have to fulfill a quest to restore the balance of their world. The makers created a realm entirely from scratch, from weird plants to even freakier creatures - preempting a similar task later undertaken with Labyrinth - all completely without digital assistance. This special collector's DVD edition has some great making-of footage and interviews, a look at the amazing art design plus a replicated film notebook and an original limited mounted film frame.

6 / A
- PB

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A - B - C

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6 - Volcanic
5 - Blistering
4 - Hot
3 - Smolder
2 - Room Temperature
1 - Fizzled
0 - Extinguished

A: Multi-Viewing Potential

B: Could Enjoy A 2nd Look

C: Once Should Suffice



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