Visible crew/equipment: During the landstrider sequence, before they reach the Crystal castle, you can just make out in one shot, the safety wire attached to the performer as he runs. (DVD extras says the landstrider performers had these wires all the time but this is the only time you see them).
The Dark Crystal (1982)
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Directed by: Frank Oz, Jim Henson
Starring: Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Kathryn Mullen
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I watched this movie on Netflix (I think).
After hearing that the new series was coming out, a few years ago, I mentioned to my friend Brant that I had never seen the original film. So he got me to watch it with him with us both watching over Discord. I thought it was all right.
Since I didn't grow up with it, I don't have any nostalgic attachment to this film or property. If I had, this likely would be a very different review. But as it is, I see why this is a classic and revered by many people.
However... for me I just thought it was OK. I didn't love it but didn't hate it either. I don't really have a ton of interest in revisiting it either. That said, the distant sequel series they finally made, I did like that a lot. Had that series not be canceled after one season, I may revisit the movie and show often. But as it is, I don't plan on watching it again or very often.
Mistake Status: N/A.
The Dark Crystal is a dramatic puppet-populated fantasy adventure film created by Jim Henson, without any humans present, set on a world dominated by hateful, selfish reptilian beings known as Skeksis that drain others of their life-force so they can continue their decadent and evil ways indefinitely. Only good, elf-like creatures called Gelflings can break their dominion and save their dying and tormented world! A great family classic with dark elements, The Dark Crystal provides lessons in courage, hope, perseverance and working together toward a good cause! Root for Jen and Kira as they strive to win the day.
More mistakes in The Dark Crystal
[Jen and Kira are riding Landstriders.]
Jen: The prophecy never said anything about this.
Kira: Prophets don't know everything.
Trivia: Augra, the horned being with curly hair, is the guardian of Thra who was initially possessing both male and female attributes-but most of the male part of her was lost while viewing the Universe. She still sports some whiskers on her face to show that she's still not entirely either gender.
Question: I believe I read somewhere that the worlds are connected by crystals and travel is possible. Is this true and where might I look for the answer?