Review of The Dark Crystal (1982) by Lee B — 10 Nov 2010

Magical, tragic, and beautiful. One of the best fantasy films made.

This review of The Dark Crystal (1982) was written by Lee B on 10 Nov 2010.

The Dark Crystal has generally received positive reviews.

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