THE DARK CRYSTAL (1982)
The new 4k UHD restoration looks AMAZING.
But after a fresh viewing, it PAINS me to say this but: the movie only really works if you first see it as a ~8-12yr old.
It's just too slow and weird and dated to get through once you're older.
It has a special place in my heart since I first saw it when I was probably a little too young for it: it was scary and challenging and hideous and magical.
I was hoping to watch it with my teenage nieces, but it definitely would NOT work for them. The creepy creatures and various delights would still land, but there's just too much slower paced / puppet awkwardness "meh" that would make it a slog for them to get through.
If you think of it fondly, definitely watch this restored version (dunno if it's available via streaming or only on the 4k disc). It's an absolutely marvelous effort to capture everything this had to offer 44 years ago.
4k is so sharp that you can now see the wires holding up the crystal 🤣!
The film is a remarkable achievement... but also an artifact of the past.
The new 4k UHD restoration looks AMAZING.
But after a fresh viewing, it PAINS me to say this but: the movie only really works if you first see it as a ~8-12yr old.
It's just too slow and weird and dated to get through once you're older.
It has a special place in my heart since I first saw it when I was probably a little too young for it: it was scary and challenging and hideous and magical.
I was hoping to watch it with my teenage nieces, but it definitely would NOT work for them. The creepy creatures and various delights would still land, but there's just too much slower paced / puppet awkwardness "meh" that would make it a slog for them to get through.
If you think of it fondly, definitely watch this restored version (dunno if it's available via streaming or only on the 4k disc). It's an absolutely marvelous effort to capture everything this had to offer 44 years ago.
4k is so sharp that you can now see the wires holding up the crystal 🤣!
The film is a remarkable achievement... but also an artifact of the past.
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