The Dark Crystal (1982)

Voti degli utenti:

7.0/10   

Directors:

Jim Henson
Frank Oz

Scrittori:

Jim Henson (story)
David Odell (screenplay)

Data di uscita:

17 dicembre 1982 (USA)

Genere:

Animazione | Avventura | Famiglia | Fantasy

Slogan:

Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder.

Plot:

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and so restore order to his world.

Plot Keywords:

Crystal | Shard | Evil | Quest | Monster

Premi:

Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations

Recensioni degli utenti:

Loved this movie for many ages....

Cast

Jim Henson	...	Jen / High Priest (Ritual Master) / Podling / Additional Characters
Kathryn Mullen	...	Kira, A Gelfling (performer) / Jen, A Gelfling (assistant) / Additional Characters (uncredited)
Frank Oz	...	Aughra - A Keeper Of Secrets / Chamberlain / Podling / Additional Characters
Dave Goelz	...	Fizzgig, A Friendly Monster (performer) / General (Garthin Master) (performer) / Dying Emperor (performer) / Podling (performer)
Steve Whitmire	...	Scientist (performer and voice) / Kira, A Gelfling (assistant) (voice)
Louise Gold	...	Gourmand (performer)
Brian Muehl	...	Ornamentalist (performer and voice) / Urzah (performer) / Dying Master (performer and voice) (voice)
Bob Payne	...	Historian (Scrollkeeper) (performer)
Mike Quinn	...	Slave Master (performer)
Tim Rose	...	Treasurer (performer)
Jean-Pierre Amiel	...	Weaver (performer) (as Jean Pierre Amiel)
Hugh Spight	...	Cook / Landstrider (performer)
Robbie Barnett	...	Numerologist (performer) / Landstrider (performer)
Swee Lim	...	Hunter / Landstrider - Performer
Simon Williamson	...	Chanter (performer)

Durata:

93 min

Nazionalità:

USA | UK

Lingua:

Inglese

Colore:

Colore

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1

Sonoro:

Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

Divieti:

Iceland:LH | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Malaysia:(Banned) | Iran:(Banned) | South Korea:Tutti | Japan:G | Hong Kong:I | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) (1986) | USA:PG | West Germany:12

Luoghi riprese:

Twyecross, Leicestershire, England, UK

Compagnia:

Henson Associates (HA)

Curiosità:

Although there are nine of them, the Skeksis were originally based on the seven deadly sins.

Errori:

Personale o equipaggiamento visibile: When the evil Ritual Master calls for the crystal bats to fly away to watch Jen and Kira you can see thin white strings as the bats fly from the castle ceiling.

Citazioni:

Aughra: Where is he?
Jen: He's dead.
Aughra: Could be anywhere, then.

Collegamenti:

Citato in The Making of 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' (1996) (V)

Loved this movie for many ages....

Though I love the Muppets and other works of Jim Henson, I still say for years since my birth in 1982, The Dark Crystal has always grown on me. From interesting characters to surreal environments, this movie will capture the eyes of the imaginative and Sci-Fi/Fantasy fans. Though it may move slow at times, but it does not bother me. It gets me more into the world of the Dark Crystal, named Thyra.

It was also good for it's symbolism as well. The Dark Crystal like many classic children's shows and movies of its time did not talk down to kids nor underestimate their intelligence for that matter. In fact, the morals and symbolism appeals to non-discriminating adults as well.

P.S. I think the Skeksis are awesome! Especially the General, Chamberlain and the Mad Scientist Skeksis!