
Teenager Sarah is forced by her father and her stepmother to babysit her baby brother Toby while they are outside home. Toby does not stop crying and Sarah wishes that her stepbrother be taken by the Goblin King Jareth. Out of the blue, Toby stops crying and when Sarah looks for him in the cradle, she learns that her wish was granted and the Goblin King Jareth has taken him to his castle in the Goblin City in the middle of a labyrinth. Sarah repents and asks Jareth to give To... (Full plot summary below)
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Teenager Sarah is forced by her father and her stepmother to babysit her baby brother Toby while they are outside home. Toby does not stop crying and Sarah wishes that her stepbrother be taken by the Goblin King Jareth. Out of the blue, Toby stops crying and when Sarah looks for him in the cradle, she learns that her wish was granted and the Goblin King Jareth has taken him to his castle in the Goblin City in the middle of a labyrinth. Sarah repents and asks Jareth to give Toby back; but the Goblin King tells her that she has to rescue her brother before midnight. Soon Sarah teams up with some allies. Will they rescue Toby in time?
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| The New York TimesNina DarntonLabyrinth, a fabulous film about a young girl's journey into womanhood that uses futuristic technology to illuminate a mythic-style tale, is in many ways a remarkable achievement. |
| Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaAn innovative mix of sophisticated puppetry and special effects, Labyrinth has all the components of classic myth. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonA made-for-kids movie with just enough weird stuff in it to appeal to teens. |
| Washington PostDesson ThomsonUnfortunately, this contemporary (at least, for the era) fairy tale, directed and co-written by Muppets creator Jim Henson, never sets a timely tone beyond the 1980s. It remains disappointingly tethered to yesteryear. |
| Antagony & EcstasyTim BraytonOne of the undeniable triumphs of pure fantasy in live-action cinema. |
| Cinema SightWesley LovellMuppet creator Jim Henson went dark, but not too serious in this entertaining, but meandering trifle. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonA real masterpiece of puppetry and special effects, an absolutely gorgeous children's fantasy movie. |
| Common Sense MediaCharles CassadySurreal coming-of-age fantasy -- with Muppets. |
| The Blu SpotJeff BeckEven after 30 years, Labyrinth remains a fantasy classic, utilizing its beloved characters, unique creature and set designs, and a charming performance from David Bowie to deliver a memorable film filled with magical elements. |
| Reno Gazette-JournalForrest HartmanMore about wacky creatures and spectacular set pieces than emotion and coherent storytelling. |