Labyrinth

100% my favourite movie of all time. David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly were the perfect people to cast for the movie. it has good music (how could it not with Bowie being involved) and has a good amount of humorous moments. Also have to love the unique set design and puppet designs used throughout the movie, Brian Froud never ceases to amaze.

I love this movie, I lost count of the times I saw it, without a doubt one of the best!!!

I liked it when I was a child and I keep doing

At some points it is absurdly silly to the point where it is kind of annoying, but there are far more parts that are extremely touching and beautiful. Jennifer Connelly is one of the greatest actresses of all time and she carries this movie, even though she's only 16 years old.

Have you ever watched _The Wizard of Oz_ (1939)? Of course you have. Well, this is _The Wizard of Oz_, only dark and '80s; so, in that regard it's also a bit like _Return to Oz_ (1985).
If you grew up in the '80s, you have seen _Labyrinth_. This is absolutely a staple of kids' fantasy from that time.
Now, a point to make clear, we're no longer in the 1980s, so this is going to seem very dark and likely even a bit scary to kids of this generation; the '80s was a wild time, you could have a kids' movie where a goblin is pissing and it wasn't weird.
While this is technically a musical, I never think of it as such. Starring David Bowie, we get some great pop rock/darkwave songs; just checkout "As the World Falls Down." So, even if you don't like musicals - which I do not - still, check it out.
Seeing this as an adult hits differently than it did as a kid, but it still holds up, it's still a masterpiece of fantasy.
I recommend this to all lovers of Henson puppets, '80s music, dark fantasy, and David Bowie's crotch.

Hard to believe that some critics, like Roger Ebert. Didn’t like this movie. It’s an imaginative Alice in Wonderland meets Oz, like movie.
With Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie in great form.

‘Labyrinth’ is an 80s classic fantasy film that was intended for kids and teenagers growing up back then, but I think it still works in 2024. Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), outraged at having to babysit her little step-brother Toby, wishes he would disappear from her life. To her dismay, her wish comes true, and Toby vanishes from his crib. Once he disappears, she realizes she misses him and regrets ever wanting him gone. Thereafter, Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie) appears to inform Sarah that he has taken the baby to his castle in the Goblin City. She has only 13 hours to navigate his mythical labyrinth, which surrounds the castle, and rescue her brother. If she fails, Jareth will turn Toby into a goblin forever. Sarah races against time, fighting her way through traps laid by Jareth, with the help of her new friends she makes along the way.

‘Labyrinth’ has not aged well and might seem like a low-budget film today. The vivid visuals, CGI, and set design look dated (CGI was still brand new in the ‘80s). However, the meticulous acting, fun script, ingenious costumes, and imaginative atmosphere make it delightful and memorable. This was one of Jennifer Connelly’s earliest films, and I thought she did very well alongside the established David Bowie in his villain role. I thought Connelly was charming in her character, as she usually is in the films I have seen of hers. For the music, Bowie performs most of the original soundtrack. While the music was refreshing overall, there were a few moments when it felt bizarre. I think David Bowie’s singing is an acquired taste, and it’s not the sort of music I typically listen to. For issues, a few scenes dragged occasionally. Some of the original characters, puppets, and imaginative scenes leave you with a smile, recollecting your childhood. One is never too old for something in life, and the power of imagination is boundless.

Would I recommend this? Not a must-watch film, but I think it’s worth watching once. If you like 80s films, this has the proper vibe for that era. Many films have attempted to replicate that 80s vibe, but it’s difficult to pull off. Labyrinth reminded me very much of a few other similar films, including The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, The Princess Bride, and The Neverending Story - the latter two also from the mid-80s. They each have different stories, but they share so many qualities.

The commentary on the blu ray was very cool! Lots of interesting anecdotes.

A good family adventure movie

I remember bits and pieces of this one from childhood. It was a fun watch, especially watching my 2 year old have his attention on it at times.