Labyrinth [Blu-ray] | ![Labyrinth [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51W%2BcmexiWL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Jim Henson
Actors: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  989 reviews
Sales Rank: 6,094
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Portuguese (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 101 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 043396263307
UPC: 043396263307
EAN: 0043396263307
ASIN: B0016BPWNM
Release Date: September 29, 2009
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Product Description
Sarah wishes her brother would be taken away by goblins, but when he really is stolen she sets out to rescue him and has to cross the Labyrinth before
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Sarah (a teenage Jennifer Connelly) rehearses the role of a fairy-tale queen, performing for her stuffed animals. She is about to discover that the time has come to leave her childhood behind. In real life she has to baby-sit her brother and contend with parents who don't understand her at all. Her petulance leads her to call the goblins to take the baby away, but when they actually do, she realizes her responsibility to rescue him. Sarah negotiates the Labyrinth to reach the City of the Goblins and the castle of their king. The king is the only other human in the film and is played by a glam-rocking David Bowie, who performs five of his songs. The rest of the cast are puppets, a wonderful array of Jim Henson's imaginative masterpieces. Henson gives credit to children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, and the creatures in the movie will remind Sendak fans of his drawings. The castle of the king is a living M.C. Escher set that adults will enjoy. The film combines the highest standards of art, costume, and set decoration. Like executive producer George Lucas's other fantasies, Labyrinth mixes adventure with lessons about growing up. --Lloyd Chesley
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 great movie August 31, 2010
Josie Wright
It is well done and quite surreal. This is a fantastic film for children and adults. David Bowie stole the show as the Goblin King charismatic and musically slope. If you like fantasy or just something different or if you like Glam Rock this is for you. With six songs from rock legend David Bowie Labyrinth is one of the films most wonderful of it or at any time.
David Bowie...enough said... August 30, 2010
LuvDuchess (Chicago, IL USA)
I can honestly admit that I had no idea who he was when I saw this movie, but I love him! I remember seeing this movie on the Disney channel when I was about 8 or 9, especially around Halloween. I would watch it and bop my heads to the songs and I really liked this film. It wasn't until I was 19 and I happened to describe this movie to a college friend who instantly recognized this movie as 'Labyrinth' and almost immediately we jumped up and drove to the local Walmart to pick this little number up! I didn't even realize that Sarah was played by a young Jennifer Connelly until then.
David Bowie is timeless and gorgeous in this film! I love his glitzy costumes and everytime he appears on screen my breath hitches in my throat. Bowie's not even from my generation and I'm a die-hard fan-girl of his. His music is sublime in this film especially 'As the World Falls Down' in the fan favorite ballroom scene(the scene I used to describe the movie when I forgot its name). I also like 'Within You', 'Underground', 'Chilly Down', and of course 'Magic Dance'! Yes, if you watch this film and love it the first thing you will want to get your hands on is the soundtrack.
The DVD extra's are heart-warming and I felt priviledged to see the making of the film as well as commentary from the actors and of course Bowie himself. The bloopers are also very fun to watch as well. Oh, let's not forget the fact that this film wouldn't even be possible without master puppeteer Jim Henson.
Jennifer Connelly is so adorable as Sarah. Her character goes through some growth from the start to finish of the movie. She starts out as a selfish, bratty, immature teenaged girl whose tired of her baby brother, Tobey, cramping her life. She wishes him to be taken away by unknowingly declaring the 'magic words' and before she knows it the Goblin King(Bowie) grants her wish. Realizing what she's done she strikes a deal with the duplicitous king and enters the labyrinth as she races against time to save her brother or he will forever remain in the Goblin King's clutches. Along the way she meets and befriends some interesting characters to aid(or sidetrack) her in her journey.
Some may say this movie will have either creeped you out as a kid or seems too strange and corny to watch as an adult. I disagree. This is a fun film to watch and if you've seen it as a kid and watch it as an adult you will be hit with a wave of nostalgia! I highly recommened this film for kids and adults alike(especially if you're a Bowie fan)!
 ripped off August 30, 2010
Ali
Illegal to be sold outside of USA or Canada. Unable to be played in Australia. Complete waste of money.
Must be Henson's Worst Film August 24, 2010
BeaBoo (MN)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoy Jim Henson's films. The Dark Crystal is my favorite movie. Labyrinth, however, is a real dud. It is a hodge podge mishmash of muppet nonsense, bad acting, bad singing, and a horrible plot. I guess I'll join the minority of one star ratings.
Great picture for a great movie! August 15, 2010
Gloria B. Clark (FL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is a classic and I was thrilled to see it on blu-ray. Blu-ray makes this movie more amazing than ever. Great buy!
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