Review of The Dark Crystal (1982) by Andrew R — 25 Jan 2011
An absolutely gorgeous film. This is a film that should be enjoyed more today than ever. In a world of needless CGI, here we have a world that was actually created. Characters that could be touched and felt.
They add texture, shadows, and life to their environments. The work of the puppeteers and designers on this film is just amazing. The Dark Crystal tells a fairly generic story of chosen ones, evil vs.
good, etc. But does it in a fearless and terrifying way. One of my favorite things about this film is that not all of the good guys are cute or pleasant to look at. Some are downright ugly. It always irked me that good guys could never be ugly.
We're always taught to not judge by appearances, but here we get to see that mentality. The film has death, bodies crumbling away, and creatures being stripped and banished. The Skesis' fear of death is wonderfully played out.
Their hard, skeletal bodies a thing of many children's nightmares. The way they steal essences from other living creatures is also disturbing. The Dark Crystal is an unforgettable piece of cinema, and imagination.
This review of The Dark Crystal (1982) was written by Andrew R on 25 Jan 2011.
The Dark Crystal has generally received positive reviews.
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