Review of The Dark Crystal (1982) by [-Xi-] R — 08 Sep 2009

Brilliant Jim Henson film. Creativity of Frank Oz, Jim Henson, and Brian Fraud comes together again to bring us a wonderful fantasy world that lasts.

This review of The Dark Crystal (1982) was written by [-Xi-] R on 08 Sep 2009.

The Dark Crystal has generally received positive reviews.

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