Superb movies, flawed package
Packaging this wonderful pair of Henson creations together is a great idea and a natural way for fans to save on both movies at once. However, it looks like whoever designed the set slipped up by changing the material included on each DVD.
Plenty's been said about both movies elsewhere on Amazon.com and on the net, almost all of it positive. Labyrinth is a fantastic film, visually outstanding, great characters, good music, and a decent plot; enormous fun for (really) all ages. You'd expect no less from the collaboration of three of the great creative minds of our time--Jim Henson, George Lucas, and Michael Moschen (the only juggler to have received a MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant). And then there's David Bowie, who makes an astonishingly effective Goblin King.
The Dark Crystal is cut from a different mold. It's much darker in tone, for starters, so it may not be appropriate for small children. Brilliant visuals--no humans appear at any time in the film;...
Perfect if you don't already own them on Blu-ray.
First, I will start off by saying that these are two of my favorite movies and they both look and sound great in high definition. This release disappointed me slightly as I realized that this 'Brian Froud Art Edition' is nothing more than the individual 2009 Blu-ray releases that are packaged together in a slip cover. The movies each come in their own Blu-ray cases and retain the covers from their original Blu-ray packaging. There are no new special features and there is no Brian Froud art other than what it shown on the front of the slip cover.
I would have preferred if the pictures that were shown on the front of the slip cover, also served as the artwork for each movie's Blu-ray case. It would have served the purpose of this release a little bit better. I would have also enjoyed a small booklet or something that showed more concept art from the movies or maybe some new special features on each disc.
Depending on how much you find Labyrinth for, this set...
Two "must haves" for any video collection
Labyrinth seems to be suited more for a younger audience than The Dark Crystal. There is singing, dancing, amusing sidekicks, a simple plot, and even some lessons learned. Still, this movie is popular among all age groups, even if to poke fun at some of the dramatics.
The Dark Crystal is a classic good against evil tale. Though it uses puppets, the theme is darker and more violent than Labyrinth. I've watched younger kids close their eyes, or get scared during some of the "scary" scenes. I think what's great about this movie is that it keeps on moving, you're never stuck in the same place for too long, as the characters are always on the go.
This collection presents two movies that are similar only in the fact that puppets are used in both. Based on your age, the mood of each movie will vary greatly. Still, these are great films, and classics that will be around forever.
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