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Plot

Jim Henson ventures into Tolkien territory in his all-Muppet fantasy feature The Dark Crystal. The titular Crystal maintains equilibrium in a mythical kingdom. When the Crystal is broken, the evil Skeksis take over, killing off the good-guy Gelflings and enslaving everyone else. Two of the Gelflings have survived: Jen was raised by the all-knowing Mystics, while Kira grew up amongst the swamp-dwelling Podlings. Jen and Kira join forces to "heal" the precious Dark Crystal and restore order to their world. Adults may find the whole affair a little precious, while children may be disturbed by the film's mortality rate.
MPAA Rating:
PG
Genre(s):
Horror
Run Time:
94min.
Theatrical Release Date:
07/10/1990
DVD Release Date:
10/05/1999
Status:
In Theaters
Director(s):
Jim Henson , Frank Oz
Starring:
Jim Henson , Kathryn Mullen , Dave Goelz , Brian Muehl
Themes:
Race Against Time,Righting the Wronged,Heroic Mission
Tone:
Moody,Dreamlike,Warm,Fanciful,Stylized
Keywords:
Muppets,creature,evil,good-vs-evil,kingdom,magic,quest,relic,sorceress
Language:
English