1986 Directed by Jim Henson
Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah - a teenager with an active imagination - summons the Goblins from her favourite book, "Labyrinth", to take the baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into the world of the fairytale to rescue him from the Goblin King!
Yesterday as I was babysitting my nieces (8-years-old and 6-years-old), I told them all about David Bowie and his role in Labyrinth and how much I loved this movie when I was their age, I then showed them videos on YouTube of all the songs. After explaining the plot of the movie, the girls decided it was a must-watch.
This morning I woke up to the sound of my youngest niece screaming at the top of her lungs - "THE GOBLINS TOOK THE BABY! THE GOBLINS TOOK THE BABY!" and I realized they had started it without me!! While I was a bit disappointed that they didn't wait for me, I was delighted that they remembered that I told them…
Tonight, we lost a star to the stars above.
David Bowie died and it hit me harder than I expected. When I first read the news at around 2am a few hours ago, I sat shellshocked; letting the words "David Bowie dies at 69 after 18 month battle with Cancer" marinate in my mind. I was lost for words. I didn't expect Bowie's passing to get to me as much as it did. And yet I was heartbroken at the thought of the world without David Bowie; a stranger whom I never met.
Like many of us, I was just a fan, especially when I was in middle school. That was a period in my life where I discovered a…
When Sarah says: "I don't know why, but every now and again in my life - for no reason at all - I need you," to Hoggle, she perfectly sums up how I feel about Labyrinth.
Built on the bones of recognizable hero quests and fairy tales, Jim Henson's "Labyrinth" is a lushly designed, thrillingly executed musical fantasy. As allegorical as it referential, the film soars with its performances, songs, artistry, and story. Though it may be close to thirty-years-old, it is as a fresh, fun, and pleasantly dark as the day it was released.
Revolving around Jennifer Connelly's Sarah, "Labyrinth" tells the story of a young woman who, after wishing her baby brother away, must do battle with David Bowie's Gareth, the Goblin King, to ensure the infant's safe return. On her quest, Sarah meets a menagerie of friendly and not-so-friendly creatures that help and hinder her journey.
Part "The Wizard of Oz," part "Odyssey,"…
Saw this at my local cinema for their Saturday morning family events. There were some little girls, dancing in princess dresses to the sweet sounds of 80s-era Bowie, but otherwise the people attending were people in their 30s (ie me and my partner). One such person sitting beside me wore a cape and laughed raucously at even the most mild of jokes, making me feel awkward as I only chuckled at what I believed were chuckle-worthy moments.
I wish the film had kept the puzzle-based obstacles of the first half going into the sluggishly paced second half. I always adored how the film asks Jennifer Connelly to use her brain, such as choosing between two doors or puzzling out tricks…
An absolute childhood favourite which lead to many other interests as i grew up, Bowie and Fantasy. The puppets, sets and music have aged well and this is still an entertaining film.
My very first time watching this all the way through, though of course I'd absorbed quite a bit over the years. It's a near perfect movie, so gloriously tactile and grimy-looking and whimsical, and it really pulls of the near impossible task of living up to the outsized reputation. Watched a nice-looking restoration at the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian and benefited from a crowd that was enthusiastic without being distracting.
Despite what your childhood may tell you, this is not a good movie. But, Jim Henson and David Bowie are a cinematic match made in heaven. Fantastic production design and some great characters make up for the terrible screenplay and visual effects.
You remind me of the babe (what babe?)
The babe with the power (what power? )
The power of voodoo (who do? )
You do (do what? )
Remind me of the babe!
put this on bc my brother wanted to see it again and when he was a kid he used to pronounce it "lah-brinth" which I think is funny
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