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Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world to rescue him from the Goblin King (David Bowie). Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby, Sarah befriends the Goblins, in hopes that their loyalty isn't just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems.

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While it's arguably more interesting on a visual level, Labyrinth provides further proof of director Jim Henson's boundless imagination.

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Sarah Marshall

Bitch Media

[David Bowie's] labyrinth, frightening as it was, was also a place where you could encounter what confused you and find out who you really were and what you were capable of. It was always worth the trip.

Feb 9, 2021

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Tasha Robinson

AV Club

While the off-kilter rock songs Bowie wrote and performed for the film are far from his best work, his character performance is gloriously iconic, a perfect blend of predatory, leering rock star and hurt, rejected emo lover.

Rated: B+

Dec 20, 2019

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Plays like The Wizard of Oz or Alice in Wonderland crossed with a middling episode of "The Muppet Show" guest-starring David Bowie … suffers from a distinct lack of charm.

Rated: C

Sep 21, 2007

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

David Bowie is regal in a role for which Mick Jagger, Sting, and Michael Jackson were also considered.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 17, 2024

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Josh Winning

Radio Times

Labyrinth is a wholly unique dark fairy tale that enchants from start to finish.

Rated: 4/5

May 6, 2022

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Toussaint Egan

Polygon

Bursting at the seams with memorable characters, beautiful set pieces, and an inimitable performance by David Bowie.

Oct 22, 2021

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Brooke Labyrinth is my favorite movie and it was so exciting to see it in a theatre on the big screen with surround sound. I brought my boys and we had so much fun!! Thank you for screening it! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/11/24 Full Review Steve C Be careful what you wish for :) Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/30/24 Full Review Isaac O It's a decent movie. The puppets and special effects Jim Henson made for this do enough to elevate it above Sarah's wooden dialogue and the awkward musical numbers. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Alysha S Even as an adult, the whole aesthetic creeps me out. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Lotts M I can't watch this movie without feeling 10 years old again... an absolute classic that you can't help but sing to. Just a genuinely overall feel-good movie. 10/10 recommend. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Audience Member I am a firm believer that this is one of the most iconic movies of all time. The visuals, the costumes, the set designs, detail thrives in every frame of this movie. There is truly nothing else like it. The storyline is fairly simple,but following Sarah along this strange otherworldly journey fills you with a sense of awe and adventure, especially when meeting so many unique and quirky characters along the way. Every moment is memorable and the music is masterfully done. This movie stands the test of time and is such an easy one to enjoy. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim Henson Director David Bowie Jareth the Goblin King Jennifer Connelly Sarah Toby Froud Toby Shelley Thompson Stepmother Christopher Malcolm Father

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Labyrinth: Official Clip - David Bowie's Goblin King Entrance