LABYRINTH (1986) Revisited - Fantasy Movie Review

[@shallendor]

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

[@chasehedges6775]

Then LOTR came. And it was awesome

[@shallendor]

@@chasehedges6775 Yes it was

[@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.

[@chasehedges6775]

So sad 😞 😔😔

[@karatemonkey82]

Same

[@maxcovfefe]

I was about the same age as the "Sarah" character in this film when I saw it in theaters. My older sister took me to see it, so it remains special to me as one of those memories to cherish; I suspect I was her "Toby." Jim Henson was such an influence on me that when he died, I actually cried. I had never before or since cried like that for a complete stranger's death. I bought a magazine with Jim and Kermit on the cover, went home, sat on my bed, looked at that pic and sobbed. Sesame Street, The Muppets, Labyrinth... Childhood seemed to end that day.

[@MisterBrimm]

That was the first time I was ever confronted with the reality that my heroes could die.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@MisterBrimm We all die, eventually. It’s a hard fact of life.

[@HomeworkRadio]

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

[@ianashby6294]

One of my favorite movies

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

DITTO! Holla! =)

[@alexbailey5211]

One of my favorites 2.

[@SamLowryDZ-015]

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.

[@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

[@SchlossRitter]

Yes, one main lesson is to not live in the past. However, the closing scene also confers the message that we don't have to abandon it completely.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@SchlossRitter👍👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@eboer241]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@MadDragon-lb7qg]

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.

[@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! ♥️

[@chasehedges6775]

It definitely is bonkers.

[@MisterBrimm]

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

[@mourtheneto7818]

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.

[@iliveinthe80s38]

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.

[@itsyeeoledskoolfurry3208]

Sesame Street STILL _Rockin'_ it TO THIS DAY!!!!! And hopefully beyond!!! It's simply AMAZING how they keep the characters looking fresh throughout _ALL THESE_ decades. = o D

[@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.

[@nigeh5326]

Although primarily known as a music icon David acted in a few films where he proved he could act too. The man who fell to Earth, Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and Labyrinth to name three. He was a multi talented individual who did things his way and we are the sadder for him no longer being with us

[@thespicemelange.1]

You remind me of the babe. What babe? The babe with the power. What power? Power of voodoo. Who do? You do. Do what? Remind me of the babe!

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

This channel is under rated. Great video, great content!

[@jacobturnerart]

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

[@nigeh5326]

The owl is based on a barn owl a beautiful bird. I used to live near an old farm and there were two of them living in out buildings. To catch sight of one in the night was an amazing sight and I would sometimes hear the owls spookily hooting at night even though I was living in a city suburb in the UK

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

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)

[@GD-tt6hl]

awakening for guys who like women too.. it's not creepy I was younger than her! One thing you didn't mention was the acting chops of Jennifer Connelly who has definitely gone on to become one of hollywoods most established actresses and won an Oscar. If you want to blow your mind, check who her fellow nominees are the year she won the oscar.

[@grail25]

Jennifer Connelly was my first crush because of this film and remains one to this day everytime I see her in any movie.

[@DrDiscourse]

I saw the movie in the cinema back when it released and I was awestruck. Today, watching your video, I am once again amazed. I never knew the depth to the story, and all the subliminal messages hidden with. I thoroughly appreciate this new angle on a childhood favourite of mine. Thank you so much for that!

[@struckfire3337]

No one could step into David Bowie's codpiece

[@JoBloOriginals]

Terrifying- looks like he shoved a muppet down there.

[@struckfire3337]

@@JoBloOriginals lol... yeah hilarious it looks like he tried to grow a third leg and quit halfway through

[@struckfire3337]

@@JoBloOriginals he had a siamese twin when he was born but the twin didn't grow and ended up being like kuato or that little guy and island of dr. Moreau just on his crotch instead of his belly

[@mattyt1961]

@@JoBloOriginals most people only have a frog in their throat.... now I feel unclean :(

[@patrickwentzell4638]

@@JoBloOriginals I have this movie great memories so many years a lot it brings me back to the time when you were in worlds of fun.

[@starrsmith3810]

Jim Henson and Labyrinth is why I appreciate puppetry

[@Mayor_Of_Eureka17]

I saw this in theaters and the part with the tunnel drill terrified me... I was a young buck but it stuck.

[@onestyle]

and then it reveals the drill is being powered by two goblins on a bicycle 😄

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Another enjoyable upload on the channel really enjoyable keep up the good work 💪💪💪

[@opinian1068]

God please NO sequel. For the love of everything we hold dear.

[@roo72]

Let's remember that before Bowie was cast Michael Jackson was considered for the role.

[@SamSchott1]

Thanks for a great review! Extra cool points for the 7 Faces of Dr. Lao reference. Love to see you do one on that classic. (If you haven’t already…))

[@misaeljoelvera6631]

Toby Froud the baby also worked as the Design Spervisor for the Netflix TV series The Dark Crystal The Age of Resistance, another legacy from his dad and Jim Henson.

[@robvegas9354]

Great movie!!! So much fun and David Bowie is pure magic!

[@williepirie5329]

Such a beautiful review of a beautiful movie thank you🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jkirtleyheacting]

Excellent doc. Loved the film when it came out and have watched it many times since. Have been a Bowie fan since 1976 and was lucky enough to see him live on stage several times and I can assure you he was magnificent. Incredible singer and songwriter. No-one had the charisma and stage presence of Mr Bowie.

[@maxcovfefe]

Mixed feels on the sequel without Bowie: Who could play the Goblin King? Not a single living "Rock God" comes to mind. It's sincerely exhilarating to consider, but the entire thing crumbles the moment I try to replace Bowie.

[@mattyt1961]

I think it would be better to replace him with an actor (a really good one) who can sing rather than trying to find a rocker who can act.

[@maxcovfefe]

@@mattyt1961 So far as I can find online, Jared Leto will play him.

[@mattyt1961]

@@maxcovfefehmm... good acting choice, not sure about his singing voice

[@maxcovfefe]

@@mattyt1961 Leto's voice isn't Bowie, BUT, his band is called "Thirty Seconds To Mars" if you wanna check out his voice. (Bowie's old band was Spiders From Mars, nostalgic.) Curious to know what you think. I'm still not sure. Bowie's voice was capable of reaching nearly 4 octaves! That's a huge range to fill!

[@mattyt1961]

@@maxcovfefe Yeah Bowie's otherworldly voice is the problem. I don't mind leto's voice... he might have the range (and just not use it) but he can sing. This is casting that can make or break the movie and will be divisive regardless

[@samuelbeckett4632]

Was always in such awe of Jim Henson's imagination & creativity. Finished education & applied to the Creature Shop for work; heard nothing

[@Silver-rx1mh]

You should have rung the workshop. Thats how I got in. :)

[@struckfire3337]

This was my favorite movie from 10 years old all the way up until I was in my 20s I always thought sting or Billy Idol would have been perfect for jareth the Goblin King. It almost seems like it was made for Billy Idol originally

[@samuelsimmons9326]

Thank you for the awesome trip down memory lane. What an amazing collaboration of talent and vision. Now that I have gotten older I am amazed at how deftly the mature themes were portrayed. Never grew up caring to listen to Bowie, but he and Jennifer Connelly are absolutely amazing in this movie. Truly an underappreciated masterpiece for its time.

[@ingomeier1036]

Thx for mentioning „the awakening of teenage boys“. Great. Thx a LOT😍 Been thru it 💁 Also thx for (re-)awakening Mums and (hopefully) Dads as well…👌🏻

[@JessicaDwyer]

💜💜

[@jamestnov41945]

Thanks Jessica a wonderful return that was Henson. A terrific movie which featured Jennifer Connely a beautiful woman who I still have a crush for.

[@oobrocks]

Yes: as the World Falls Down is my highlight

[@yehezkelnafshy8754]

Thank you very much for this. I remember the first time I saw the movie... there in the 80's. I still go back to it sometimes... Thanks for showing me how great it is again

[@BoyNamedSue4]

I’ve seen this movie so many times and am still amazed by the helping hand scene

[@briancorman8496]

Fun Fact: Gates McFadden, who very soon after played Dr. Beverly Crusher in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" worked for the Henson company and choreographed the dances in the movie. She is credited as Cheryl McFadden, the name she uses as a choreographer. I don't know if she appears in the ballroom scene, but she did appear on screen briefly in "The Muppets Take Manhattan."

[@37Kilo2]

I was very little when this movie, and others like it, came out. It's no wonder I had so many nightmares back then. These puppets, and the atmosphere in many scenes is really creepy.

[@DNOstalgia]

Best movie of all time!!!

[@doctorlolchicken7478]

I wondered why David Bowie didn’t do more films. “… 25 scripts later …” Oh, I see.

[@coreyroberson4550]

For me, David Bowie has always been my least favorite part of this movie. But the puppetry is so amazing, the characters and story so interesting, that I love the film anyway.

[@mattyt1961]

Same, I always felt like he was performing on stage & not acting. It meant that when he wasn't singing he was a little off.. but it still works in the context of the film

[@chin2178]

Jennifer Connelly

[@ftuT]

Great piece there. You're one of the good ones. Thank you.

[@JessicaDwyer]

Thank you muchly!!!

[@marysmith2060]

Dad took me to see this. I laughed so hard when the Bog of Eternal Stench scene happened. Such good memories.

[@vampman87]

I had asked a question on my social media as to who was a better fantasy villain, Jareth or Darkness. Darkness looked scary as hell but didn't do much until his last three minutes of screentime, where he had a physical fight with Jack and needed to be stabbed, shot with arrows, blasted with sunlight, and have his hands dismembered to be beaten. Jareth's physical appearance wasn't threatening, but he messed around with time and space and almost drove Sarah insane several times before she powered out of his tricks. His final showdown with her was a bit underwhelming, seeing as how six words ultimately beat him, but Sarah's journey in getting to that point was pretty harrowing because his presence was felt constantly, which can't be said about "Big D."(Blix and his goblin minions did all the heavy lifting in the first half of the movie.) My buddies seemed torn, given that both villains are seen as fantasy icons, but they tend to lean more toward Jareth given that Sarah seemed into him, whereas Princess Lily was repulsed by Darkness's infatuation with her and he seemed more loathsome by comparison because he kept pushing her to move out of her comfort zone by marrying/having sex with him (or even sitting in a living chair). Jareth, in contrast, wanted Sarah to STAY in her comfort zone. He wasn't sexually aggressive toward her like Darkness, but knew she had some sort of romantic feelings for him and wanted to use that and her childish innocence to trap her in a fantasy world with no responsibilities whatsoever. It's a pretty good debate.

[@JessicaDwyer]

I love this.

[@unclegumbald989]

"Chilly Down" is VASTLY underrated.... sure, the chorus is "meh", but the verses are fuckin' FIRE. Those bits are FUNKY.

[@MAXXWORX]

Watched it in the cinema back in the day... fell in love with Jennifer :D Still love the film and the magic it brings. Love the soundstrack to this day. Sad that Dark Crystal and Labyrinth are the only two movies that way made by Henson and co... At least we got a little bit of it with the Dark Crystal series...

[@hemaccabe4292]

I saw this film in original release in theater and at a revival in theater. I'm very fond of it.

[@nocturnal101ravenous6]

Honestly, when you are a child, this is the perfect movie to watch going into the early teenage years, Girls want grown handsome men, Boys want grown sexy women, there is always a touch of the forbidden that people are seductively pulled to, luckily for todays society most Adults(not the full case as seen by prison sentences) have self control and common sense, it even goes into the Women that in their 20's go after the 40-50 year olds in chase the thrills they can offer having a more secure place in life to afford those extra things a man of their age of 20's and early careers cannot afford to do. A bit of thought off the Nabokov Lotita or The Police - Don't stand so close kind of exploration of relationships and dynamics between what is allowed and what is endorsed by a modern society versus history or that of the future.

[@Phoenix-xn3sf]

So the girls got Labyrinth, and the boys got... Weird Science? XD

[@nocturnal101ravenous6]

@@Phoenix-xn3sf I mean yeah, basically.

[@Glitch-kl4yr]

Labyrinth. Starring David Bowie...and his bulge

[@saltymisfit6566]

Oh yes Labyrinth, where David Bowie got to play with his balls on camera 🤣

[@adamdarmstaedter1256]

I loved this movie since I was a kid. Jennifer Connelly's arms were noticeably hairy to me even back then. Then, in Requiem for a Dream, she does FULL FRONTAL and it all came together. I was IN LOVE!!

[@ericpanissidi6761]

I saw this in the theatre.loved it.i wished for any continue or prequel." Bog of eternal stench" was in my life as inside joke with buddies.im 52 now.to me it willy wonka

[@saltymisfit6566]

How many films made in the 80's could still be made today based on the stories the costumes and the attitudes of those times? Some movies like labyrinth just are the 80s skin tight rocker pants big hair and all. Especially considering how many were made practically nowadays the entire world would be CGI and a soundstage

[@brainDEAD4real]

Oh My God, I've seen this movie a hundred times and I didn't know about the hidden faces!

[@alecargnin]

This was the first time that i've watched a movie on teather, good memories. Thanks

[@tjofwakanda8027]

As the days sweep thru .. it makes no sense for you!

[@struckfire3337]

Sting and Billy Idol both would have been good people to play jareth the Goblin King

[@Happymali10]

13:25 To quote nostalgia critic: "Some of these hands are alright, but some have a serious lawsuit coming."

[@TheSuzberry]

My husband and I saw this in theaters. Loved it.

[@yawn1887]

I was just about say what about legend and bam!! There it is.

[@elsiealexandracristinavene9196]

As Jareth is a faery and they are thousands years old I think it was a good thing the difference of ages.

[@CountOrlok22]

Disney acquired the rights to the Muppets. The Jim Henson Company is still owned by the Hensons and not by Disney.

[@alfcarjackstheclown7849]

This movie, SLC Punks, what's eating Gilbert grape, and boys dont cry. Timeless movies. The last one is sad because its based on truth.

[@alfcarjackstheclown7849]

@@legospaceman4978 right right

[@M3rcy4-s4g]

Bowie was in chilly down. Background vocalist. Listen carefully.

[@lifeofbekahh]

Labyrinth is my favorite David Bowie movie 😊

[@gregmcevoy1]

Thank you, Jessica.

[@mattyt1961]

"Both Lucasfilm and the Jim Henson company would be acquired by Disney years later" Not sure that is trivia Disney acquires everything... pretty sure next week Disney are acquiring my one person freelance marketing company that hasn't had a client in 3 years

[@jessicavessica222]

thoroughly enjoyed this 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽

[@jareloo]

i grew up watching this movie with my sister. i had completely forgotten about this movie.

[@jamesprovosthemingway4285]

Really was a great piece of my childhood. So much Magic 🎩 ✨️

[@sethkaicer319]

Joblo introduced The Labyrinth to Pandora's Box.

[@josoffat7649]

They'll always be there for us... Tell that to Luke Skywalker 😥

[@tecpaocelotl]

My favorite as a kid.

[@travismiller4320]

My step sister tricked me into watching this film around 1993.

[@SuperZippyzippy]

Classic movie.. so good

[@TheRustyGuitarist]

This came out when I was 12, and Jennifer Connelly was a huge crush of mine. Still one of my very favorite films ever.

[@gcooper642]

If you got to 1:38 in this video of Carry Grant you hear where "remind me of the babe" comes from. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIacqH-goJl8f5o

[@LaDracul]

There's two movies that were both intentionally or unintentionally inspired by this movie, "Your Highness" and "A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting". Both have Jareth characters in it (Leezar and The Grand Guignol), but I still think the latter is closest to this one due to how Kelly's journey of self discovery is set off by her babysitting charge kidnapped by a fae. Who is intentionally created as a rock star. (Don't worry, Kelly's love interest is a boy in her class...though they have interactions at a Halloween party and he actually wants to get to know her.) As for "Your Highness", I still think Leezar is Jareth's illegitimate son. (Also resembling a horned owl like Jareth resembling a snow owl.) But Thadeous and Sarah's journeys are way more similar, even a chamber of eyes mirroring the chamber of hands... Also, for some reason, I have never crossplayed Jareth yet I crossplayed the other two...

[@ericpanissidi6761]

" smells bad" ludo

[@goblinb]

Everytime I see David Bowie as the Goblin King, I just think that the Visual Kei movement must have been heavily influenced by his look.

[@angeltread]

fav movie of all time

[@biguy617]

RIP Goblin King David Bowie

[@Emulous79]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the video game, which is similar to Maniac Mansion. Great video, anyway.

[@worldaccumelites848]

2:35 and no one thought to switch the lead role from bowie's genitalia to bowie himself?? 😆😆 #classic

[@3tacoman]

Great film staring David Bowie’s bulge 😂😂

[@schrda9777]

"Forget about the baby" 💖

[@rolandoalvarado2979]

I watch this movie in the 4th grade back in 2004 The teachers love the movie and they played for us nobody in the class like it hahahaha. I fell in love with Jennifer Connelly. And the world and then a few year later I saw legend and I knew there was something connected to those two movie a gut feeling.thanks for confirming that.

[@NITE_SHIFTING]

Saw this in theatres as a kid.