Henson's vision and the wonderful bag of puppetry tricks he turns to are enough to make "Labyrinth" a winner.
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09/26/09
Labyrinth (1986)
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Reviews Counted:32
Fresh:19
Rotten:13
Average Rating:6/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 2 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
US Box Office: $0
Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is so resentful of her baby brother Toby that she hopes he will just disappear. Her dream becomes reality when goblins kidnap the boy--but Sarah... [More]
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03/26/09
Top CriticNo review available.
03/08/08
Plays like The Wizard of Oz or Alice in Wonderland crossed with a middling episode of "The Muppet Show" guest-starring David Bowie … suffers from a distinct lack of charm.
09/21/07
An innovative mix of sophisticated puppetry and special effects, Labyrinth has all the components of classic myth.
08/09/07
Unfortunately, this contemporary (at least, for the era) fairy tale, directed and co-written by Muppets creator Jim Henson, never sets a timely tone beyond the 1980s. It remains disappointingly tethered to yesteryear.
08/02/07
Top CriticThe chaotic narrative proceeds in fits and starts, and the sights and sounds are often dated, but somehow the film's wit and wonder linger in the mind.
07/25/07
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07/14/07
Top CriticHenson's imagination is boundless. But his movie has no pep. It's a dream in neutral.
06/29/07
A real masterpiece of puppetry and special effects, an absolutely gorgeous children's fantasy movie.
06/14/07
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12/30/06
A long and colorful quest filled with crazy critters and creative set design.
11/15/06
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06/24/06
A made-for-kids movie with just enough weird stuff in it to appeal to teens.
05/26/06
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08/12/05
No review available.
07/01/05
It's be pretty good if it weren't for the nonsensical songs.
06/14/05
No review available.
10/17/04
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