LABYRINTH (1986) Revisited - Fantasy Movie Review

Jim Henson was made of magic. That magic spread throughout many of our childhoods with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and more. Henson created creatures we’d never seen but within all of them was a humanity that shown through every layer of felt or rubber that was used to make them.

In the 1980s Henson’s work took an even more fantastical turn, starting with The Dark Crystal (which we certainly will get to) and in 1986 venturing into a realm that bridged childhood and that time we all went through known as being a teenager…that disorienting and tricky labyrinth where we’re on our way to becoming that dreaded word…adult. Henson did this with the movie aptly titled Labyrinth and it would become one of the most beloved films of the 80s.

So, prepare yourself as we venture into the Goblin Kings lair where we’ll encounter David Bowie’s crystal balls (I swear there won’t be that many jokes like this…okay maybe not swear…) a bog full of epic gas, and Jennifer Connelly looking just as wide eyed entranced as we all would be if David Bowie waltzed us around a dance floor. Let’s Dance Magic Dance into 1986's LABYRINTH.

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[shallendor]

The 80's were so loaded with fantastic fantasy films! It was a great time to be alive!

[BrandonToy]

Jim Henson died when I was in 1st grade. I cried when my parents told me. There was something special about his work that I understood as a child.

[HomeworkRadio]

My favourite film ever, no questions asked! 🥰🥰🥰

[SamLowryDZ-]

The themes of 'awakening' and the transitions from child to adult and the distractions and temptations are in common in traditional European folk tales
Company of Wolves (1984) two years before this and deals with similar themes in a far more explicit and adult manner. - but lacked a lovable blue worm.

[shoesncheese]

It wasn't until I saw this in an actual theater for the recent anniversary that I noticed all Sarah's "baggage" was being stacked on her back just like the junk lady. The first time I caught the subtext that you cannot hold on to your past forever if you want to grow.
Also "You have no power over me" feels so powerful when she finally says it, finally *feels* it.
On rewatch, I could see the fantasy / dream / reality intertwining in a way I did not catch as a teenager.
It really is a deep movie.

[sfkeepay]

As a kid I really liked this movie. A few years later I bought the amazing sound track - on cassette tape - and several of Bowie’s songs from it anchor my current workout playlist - on my iPhone. Bowie’s magic lives forever.

[uncledubpowermetal]

Consequently and ironically, this movie has become a touchstone for nostalgia tripping and trying to preserve the past in the present. In the vernacular of the day, they didn't "understand the assignment" lol

[DannKriss]

I deeply appreciate the way you paid tribute to Bowie in your video, and I'm super excited that you also mentioned the awesomeness that is Danny John-Jules, showing him some credit for the super-talented dancer supreme that he is! Dwarfer for LIFE!!!

[eboer]

One of those films that helped define and shape my childhood and one that I still think of often in my 40's.

[Syntek-Alba]

I remember when this came out, renting the VHS and watching it over and over for days. Still love it and watch it when I’m in a funk.

[trinaq]

Labyrinth is a classic movie, despite how bonkers it is, you can tell that Bowie was having an absolute blast, and Jennifer was Terrific, as always! ♥️

[MadDragon-lbqg]

I have met one of the puppeteers and one of the Goblin Suit performers from Labyrinth several times. I was gutted when Jim died as he was such a huge inspiration to me.

[Jabberstax]

I loved this movie the first time I saw it as a child in the 80s and I still love it now. It's a rare, special kind of film l.

[MisterBrimm]

What a classic, I wore out the VHS. This, Neverending Story, Time Bandits, so many great movies. I wish I could go back...

[iliveinthes]

Jim Henson‘s creatures are on another level. His puppetry is second to none, and of course his ability to come up with these stories that have a next level meta underneath the actual story till this day.I have never seen a fantasy film with the creatures in it, which is out of this world, but made sense movies the dark Crystal.

[mourtheneto]

First film i ever saw in the theatre. Went with my dad and made him sit with me while i watch it 3 times in a row. Needless to say, it still is one of my all time favorites.

[BuckarooBanzai]

THANK YOU so much for covering this one! I first discovered this on late-night cable back in the '90s when I was a pretty young kid, and it quickly became one of my first OBSESSIONS, and is why Jim Henson is one of my personal heroes! And even 30 years later, I have the movie-poster over my bed! However, I'd like to add this too; you forgot to mention the amazing NEW comic-book-series currently published by Archia-Comics, as well as the very enlightening videos about the puppets, effects and more by 'Yesterworld', Defunctland', and 'Fastpass-Facts'! Shout-out! And for all true Henson-fans out there, I highly recommend the TokoyPop and Archia 'Dark Crystal' books too!

[djassassinuk]

When I was 6 I saw this film in the cinema with a girl I went to school with who loved David Bowie. Watching it for the first time I fell in love with the movie as well as with Jennifer Connelly (who I thought ws the most beautiful girl I had ever seen in my life). We were captivated from start to finish and at the end of the movie the girl I was with was crying. When i asked her what the matter was, she informed me that it made her feel sad that David Bowie had been turned into an owl. That's one of my earliest memories of visiting a movie theatre and it's a good one. :o)

[MackyFermion]

This is a masterpiece and we won't be convinced otherwise. My sisters used to drive me crazy with how much they watched this and over time I saw the beauty in it.

[jacobturnerart]

I'd really recommend Brian Froud's art book, Goblins of the Labyrinth, if you're a fan of the film.