Another planet, another time. One thousand years ago, the mysterious Dark Crystal was damaged by one of the Urskeks and an age of chaos has began. The evil race of grotesque birdlike lizards, the Skeksis, gnomish dragons who rule their fantastic planet with an iron claw. Meanwhile, orphan Jen, raised in solitude by a race of the peace-loving wizards called the Mystics, embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of the Dark Crystal which gives the Skeksis their power and res... (Full plot summary below)
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Another planet, another time. One thousand years ago, the mysterious Dark Crystal was damaged by one of the Urskeks and an age of chaos has began. The evil race of grotesque birdlike lizards, the Skeksis, gnomish dragons who rule their fantastic planet with an iron claw. Meanwhile, orphan Jen, raised in solitude by a race of the peace-loving wizards called the Mystics, embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of the Dark Crystal which gives the Skeksis their power and restore the balance of the universe.
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| Urban CinefileUrban Cinefile CriticsA wonderfully invented world full of characters that transcend their puppet limitations thanks to the energy and creativity of the Jim Hansen and Frank Oz team of puppeteers and voice actors |
| Miami HeraldBill CosfordThe story is a standard fairy-tale concoction, but the New Agey philosophy about healing and heroism makes for a classic Henson story, all heart and rapturous wonder at the world's incredible possibilities. |
| Boston GlobeJohn EngstromA children's fantasy film so enjoyable, imaginative and devoid of cuteness that you want to shake the hand of each individual member of the huge team of collaborators. |
| Common Sense MediaCharles CassadyA fantastic, but more intense Muppet adventure. |
| StarburstAndrew PollardThe Dark Crystal is well and truly a classic of its time, and it's a classic that's most certainly stood the test of time |
| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeThe Skeksis, evil creatures seeking to solidify their power, retain their ability to frighten young children, and no amount of exposure to modern media seems adequate as a defence. |
| DVD ClinicScott WeinbergPoints to the Henson team for trying to broaden the scope of their creatures -- and there's little denying that this particular flick still seems to hold up pretty darn well. |
| IGNCindy WhiteDesign and artistry here is the primary draw of The Dark Crystal, not necessarily the writing or the performances or the direction (Henson and Frank Oz shared the directing responsibilities for this one), although the are no glaring missteps in any of those areas. |
| NewsweekDavid AnsenThe invention is impressive, but there is little indication of the Henson-Oz trademark: a sense of giddy fun. |
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin CovertYou have to love a fantasy whose greatest peril is the Bog of Eternal Stench. |
