Labyrinth

An awkward attempt at a fantasy fairy tale. Bowie lacks charisma as a villain and the simple story progresses unbearably slowly. At least the successful production delights and manages to captivate, but otherwise this attempt misses the mark and it's good that it remained in the 80s. (01/19/2006)

Labyrinth formally follows the older puppet fantasy The Dark Crystal and it shows. However, thanks to its straightforward plot and the presence of David Bowie, Labyrinth's popularity has endured. To this day, there are various plans for sequels in different formats. To today's audiences, the original film has aged a lot, but as an example of the evolution of the genre in the 80s, it's certainly not a bad experience. (10/08/2021)

A beautiful fairytale. I did get to see Labyrinth on a sad day, but sadness was the last thing on my mind. Stunning sets, wonderfully imaginative puppets, a plot full of cute absurdities (Terry Jones) that will entertain kids and adults alike, a dreamlike atmosphere, and most of all Bowie's (he's a god - yes, HE IS) fascinating "bad guy". I saw it all for the first time today and I feel like a little enchanted child. (01/11/2016)