Friday, November 13, 2009

Classic Film Friday: Labyrinth

Here is a movie directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas. In the geek speak, we have the potential the have an epic "nerdgasm" add to that David Bowie and well, you might want to get a napkin or something.

But seriously, Sara (Jennifer Connelly) is a teenager, going through teenage life. She resents having to watch her half-brother and while he is crying she wishes that the goblin king (David Bowie) would take him away. Well, be careful what you wish for, you might just get it.

So now Sara must travel the labyrinth to get her half-brother back. She makes new friends and enemies along the way. It is kind of like the Wizard of Oz, but with puppets/muppets and it is a bit darker. There is the David Bowie songs to think about too, though I don't remember any being very popular, still it is Bowie... I'll let you decide if you think it is good. Watched on the Roku.

1 comment:

Bob G. said...

MH:
This is (imho) an outstanding and often under-appreciated film...!

Bowie wasn't that bad an actor (The Man Who Fell To Earth...nice cult classic), either.

And believe it or not...I have a soundtrack LP...and they ain't easy to find.
(who do?...You do...)

Nice choice!

Have a great weekend.