
Sony Pictures - Sony Pictures
Release date: 2007-08-14
DVD
Director:Jim Henson
Actors: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm
Action, Action / Adventure, Adventure, Atmospheric, Children's Fantasy, Children's/Family, Color, Daring Rescues, Easygoing, English, Excellent For Children, Fanciful, Fantasy, Fantasy Adventure, Fantasy Lands, Feature, Feature Film Action Adventure, Feature Film-action/Adventure, High Production Values, Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy




Even though I like David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, I think the movie would have been better if their characters had been puppets, also. The puppets themselves are pure Henson and, as such, amazing. Felt that the storyline could have used a bit more spice to it as it tended to drag in places. A good movie to check out the puppets, but The Dark Crystal would be a better choice.
Henson and Bowie created something unique in their lifetimes here. Even if you are not a fan of Henson's Sesame Street/ Muppet work, you may be amazed by this movie, which is sublime beyond any comparison to the rest of his career. If your kids are bored, this will unbore them many times over and you'll love it too. Bowie's music is superlative and his supporting role as the bad guy is fantastic.