Visible crew/equipment: Thin wires are visible, attached to the crystal bats as they fly off to watch Jen and Kira.
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.
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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.
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Jen: When single shines the triple sun, what was sundered and undone, shall be whole the two made one, by Gelfling hand or else by none.
Trivia: The Garthim costumes were so heavy and hard to get in and out of that oftentimes the costumed actors were suspended on a rig to allow them to take breaks between takes according to The Making Of The Dark Crystal Feature on the DVD.
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?