Review of The Dark Crystal (1982) by Jorge A — 01 Jun 2015

"Lord of the Rings" meets Jim Henson's creative genius in this underrated fantasy adventure.

This review of The Dark Crystal (1982) was written by Jorge A on 01 Jun 2015.

The Dark Crystal has generally received positive reviews.

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