this is an excellent and fantastic puppet filled film. I enjoy it over and over and so does my family. thanks

I watched this when I was itty bitty and I bought it so my fiancee could watch it. Very good movie, even for kids.

Even though I like David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, I think the movie would have been better if their characters had been puppets, also. The puppets themselves are pure Henson and, as such, amazing. Felt that the storyline could have used a bit more spice to it as it tended to drag in places. A good movie to check out the puppets, but The Dark Crystal would be a better choice.

Henson and Bowie created something unique in their lifetimes here. Even if you are not a fan of Henson's Sesame Street/ Muppet work, you may be amazed by this movie, which is sublime beyond any comparison to the rest of his career. If your kids are bored, this will unbore them many times over and you'll love it too. Bowie's music is superlative and his supporting role as the bad guy is fantastic.

The DVD case came with a corner chiped out, and the CD had some crusty stuff on it that I had to clean off. There was a chip in the DVD and art was faded. None of these conditions were noted on the description of the product. It played well until 5 minutes to the end and it froze. I wouldn't of bought this had I of known of the condition of the case and DVD.

This movie has been and remains my favorite movie of all time. I was about Sarah's age when it came out and my quite young mom (34) had just passed away, so my ability to relate to the character was incredible - see Deborah MacGillivray's review, she really nails the emotion/feeling of the film (and YES I DID want that dress!! LOL). It's a really sweet, imaginative (how could anything Jim Henson did not be?), heartwarming story that shows us there is love, friendship and a reason to be no matter how much our 'world falls down'. Give it a look, you'll be glad you did :)

A really good children's tale all be it, as most of the best ones are,quite dark. But then, the original Grimm's fairy tales were very dark ( hence, the apellation of "grim" as used today). Recommended for kids and adults alike.

Labyrinth was the second fantasy film directed by Muppet creator Jim Henson. Though the tone of this film is not as dark as its predecessor, The Dark Crystal, it has become a classic in its own right.

Jennifer Connelly (in an early role) stars as Sarah, an imaginative teenager who when left to baby-sit her infant brother, calls upon the goblins of her favorite story to take him away. But when the goblins do she is forced to defy the Goblin King, Jareth, who is superbly played by David Bowie. In order to retrieve her baby brother she must venture deep into a magical labyrinth. There she encounters Hoggle, a curmudgeonly dwarf who begrudgingly helps her on her quest. She also befriends host of other memorable characters including Ludo, a giant hairy behemoth and Sir Didymus, a valiant knight who happens to be a two-and-a-half foot tall and one-eyed dog. She also meets a talking worm that steals the picture for the few moments he's on screen.

The story deals with delicate subject matter, mainly what it means to grow from a girl into a woman, but it manages to do so in a sensitive, fun and entertaining way. And the music by David Bowie helps to keep things light. Monty Python's Terry Jones wrote the screenplay and this results in the film's comedic tone. But what really makes this cult classic so unique is the wizardry of Jim Henson's team of puppeteers and special effects designers. The production design is also inspired and even award worthy.
The film is a must-have for fans of fantasy films or Jim Henson.

The Anniversary Edition of Labyrinth includes the following special features: a new high definition film transfer, a new audio commentary by conceptual designer Brian Froud, Inside the Labyrinth vintage documentary, the new Kingdom of Creatures & The Quest for Goblin City documentaries, photo and art galleries, and previews.

Also recommended:
The Dark Crystal
Jim Henson's the Storyteller: The Definitive Collection
The Witches
Jim Henson's Fantasy Film Collection
Labyrinth: From the Original Soundtrack of the Jim Henson Film
The Goblins of Labyrinth by Terry Jones and illustrated by Brian Froud

I love this movie and it brings fond childhood memories back to the fore...
It has David Bowie - Jim Henson Muppets - fun songs!
Hey, it puts a smile on my face when I watch it :D

A Fantastical Quest Through the Labyrinth of Time. This Henson/Lucas production isn't quite what you'd expect from these legendary directors. Somehow, it's better.

The genius of Henson and Lucas shines brightly as Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie perpetuate this wonderful tale of fantasy written by Dennis Lee and Jim Henson. Henson's son, Brian (now the head of the Henson Empire), even gets in on the act as the voice of Hoggle.

The story opens in the present, this world, this plane. Sarah (Connelly) is a spoiled rotten little drama queen who thinks she is the center of the universe and the sun around which the world revolves.

In a brattish fit of colossal immaturity, she stumbles upon the correct words to summon Jareth the Goblin King (Bowie) to take her little brother to the Goblin Realm.

Once done; however, she realizes how angry her parents will be and decides that it's more prudent to go "rescue" Toby rather than allow his assimilation into the Goblin fold.

Jareth gives her 13 hours in which to find her way through an impossible labyrinth, fight her way through the Goblin City, and puzzle out the staircases of the Goblin Castle and save her half-brother.

She is punished for arrogance, beguiled in her naivety, confused in her indecision and imprisoned for her quick, thoughtless decisions. "That's not FAIR!" is one of her most used and best delivered lines; used again and again, until it FINALLY sinks in that life just isn't fair.

It is a warm, funny and enriching tale, once started. It's about growing up, accepting responsibility for your actions and choices and making them more wisely in the beginning, rather than cleaning up your messes as you go along.

In the end, Sarah realizes all the infantile tantrums and childish toys are nothing but detritial remains of her otherwise out-lived childhood. She begins to stumble upon the reality that the important things are family, friends, and the responsibility that comes with making mature decisions. She throws away her immaturity and child-like selfishness to save her brother and thereby sets her feet back on the right path to adulthood and maturity.

It's a wonderful "coming of age" movie, and perfect for its target audience: girls 9-13. But I must say that children and adults alike love this movie, worldwide. It's not ONLY for girls, but for anyone who loves fantasy. This movie is far superior to what most consider to be your standard "Muppet Movie." It's one of my favorites.

This movie was one of my childhood favorites and I'm so glad it was available on DVD. I consider this movie one of the classics and was happy to add it to my library of movies. For anyone with young kids who has NOT seen this movie, I would reccommend it highly.

Growing up I watched my mom gave me movies that I watched over and over. Movies like "The Princess Bride", "The Wizard of Oz", "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory", and of course "Labirynth". Unfortunately, Labirynth was one of those movies that I did not not watch at all between the ages of six and twnety. I remembered enjoying it a lot as a young child, but would I enjoy it now that I was twenty?

The interesting thing about Labyrinth is that it not just a children's movie. It has elements of a childrens movie, but it is so much more than that.

The story revolves around Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a sixteen year old girl who is tired of watching her baby brother on the weekends and spends her free time acting out plays. So, one night after an argument with her stepmother, she runs into her room only to find her favorite teddy bear missing, blames it on her brother and wishes he were gone. Only this time, by chance, she gives the command to let the goblins take her brother away only to regret it immediately. After that it becomes a story of friendship, the power of imagination, faith, and the differences between a girl and woman.

The puppets and the premise make it sound like a mere children's fairy tale, and although it is entertaining for children, it has proven itself worthy for the collection of adults as well. The characters are fun and our heroine is whiney and obnoxious at first, but quickly realizes that life isn't fair, and that's the way it is. She struggles to save her brother so he wont be a goblin forever, at the same time struggling with whether or not she'd like to become the goblin queen. You would think that someone as thin and British as David Bowie wouldn't be so attractive in this role, but he is. I couldn't imagine anyone else in the role. He is very campy, but there is a delicate balance between an unreasonable villain and a man trying to win a woman's heart in the best way he knows; power.

The music written by Bowie is first rate and truly elevates the movie to a level it wouldn't have reached otherwise. Especially, "As the World Falls Down", which is one of the best sequences in the film. Overall, if you love fairytales that are a little more grown up, you will love Labirynth (as long as you don't hate David Bowie).

God Bless ~Amy

This was a DVD replacement for my old VHS. It is a classical favorite of my kids, great nieces, and all their friends. The puppetry is amazing, characters lovable, and scenery delightful.

Great Fantasy film, and good for fans of David Bowie, or Jennifer Connelly, or Jim Henson's characters (non-muppet) and innovative art effects.

I love this movie. I have it on VHS and looked for it on DVD in the stores and could not find it. If you love Jim Henson you will love this movie. I now have a child and she really enjoyed watching it with me.

"Labyrinth" is one of the fantasy movies classics of the '80s,forming a triumvirate with "Krull" and Jim Henson's other classic,"The Dark Crystal." "Labyrinth",in a sense,is the strange middle child. It is in between the childlike fantasy of "Dark Crystal" and the more adult themes of "Krull." A young Jennifer Connelly was starring in her first trippin' film, preparing the way for "Requiem for a Dream","Dark City" and "A Beautiful Mind." How fitting one of her first movies would be about a preteen trying to figure out reality.

"Labyrinth" is about a young girl,Sarah (Connelly) who doesn't want to take care of infant stepbrother,Toby. She calls on goblins to take him away;Jareth (David Bowie),the Goblin King,obliges. Suddenly, Sarah regrets her decision&must venture through a labyrinth to save Toby. "Labyrinth" has more mature themes than children might realize (but it's kid-friendly)There seems to be a mutual attraction between Sarah&Jareth. David Bowie plays Jareth ambiguously,as a seducer,a friend,a villain,and a father figure. He even injects some glam rock into the movie. There's a Freudian quality to Jareth&Sarah's relationship. Jareth's final speech is quite moving,since he tells Sarah all he wanted to do was please her.He comes across as an unrequited lover. The conclusion is rather strange;Sarah rejoices with her friends from the Labyrinth. One can say she has reconciled everyday life with her fantasy life.

"Labyrinth" stands as a timeless fantasy masterpiece. It comes as no surprise that Peter Jackson considered David Bowie for the role of Saruman. The Glam Rock Master of Orthanc,indeed. Jennifer Connelly balances childlike qualities with more mature ones. The Muppets&production are fantastic. "Labyrinth" is a trippin' journey worth taking.

I admit that this movie is kind of cheesy. I mean come on, David Bowie wearing super tight pants and hair and makeup that looks like..well you get my point. Though this movie is somewhat cheesy it's also a classic to me. This is one of those unique movies that most people think is weird or stupid. Yes, it has its laughing moments and most of them are cheesy. Another reason why I love this movie so much is because it was developed by Brian Froud. I love Brian Froud and all of his artwork and this, along with The Dark Crystal, have remained very special to me in my heart. This cheesy classic is one to pass on to your children. It's also a good dose of fantasy so don't miss out on it.

This movie has been a favorite of mine since I was little, and I jumped on the chance to buy it again. The quality of the film itself is amazing, and the extensive extra features add hours of entertainment for true Labyrinth fans. This is a must buy!

Amazing fantastic story! Magical and mysterious and full of adventure! It captures you as you follow Sarah, the main character, through her journey in the labyrinth. The creatures she meets and becomes friends with touches your heart. A fun exciting movie!

What a great, campy film! My teen daughter loves this over-the-top fairy tale. David Bowie as the Goblin King - gets no better than that!

This is a great family movie, created from the great imagination of Jim Henson. The Labyrinth is a classic film of fantasy that fits the taste of adults and nurtures the imagination of the younger generation. - A film for all ages. I watched this movie as a child myself, and I have never lost my love for the puppetry and the acting skills of David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. I believe this was actually the movie that I fell in love with David Bowie and his music. The soundtrack for this movie is suggested for music lovers like myself. This movie is easy to fall in love in love with, and can revive any imagination and creative thought easily. It is something for everyone to enjoy!

Jim Henson's creations are amazing. He can make the most unbeliebalbe puppets come to life, and his imagination never ceases to amaze me. This film is no exception. When you first watch it, you'll think "Wow, how corny, the acting..." but, it's one of those movies that if you watch it over and over, it just becomes better. =)

Start with a gloriously unpredictable world full of Muppet-style characters. Add a plot consisting of one part classic fantasy to two parts Alice in Wonderland. Stir in a number of subtly thought-provoking philosophical tidbits. Sprinkle with thrilling songs. And top it off with a sinisterly seductive rock star.

That's Labyrinth.

This is one of Jim Henson's best works as far as I'm concerned. A wonderful tale of coming-of-age with colorful and memorable characters, this is fun for the whole family to watch.

Rather disappointing, given the glowing reviews of others. It's far too predictable. It's fun to see Jennifer Connolly before she became a star. Kids liked it, but the grownups didn't.

Item was a little late in coming but it was in good condition both the case and the dvd itself. I would probably buy from this seller again.

I would have to say that this is one of the most interesting editions of the movie. The documentary showed how David Bowie was doing the crystal globe spinning. He didn't do it. Michael Moschen stood and crouched behind him and did all the movements hidden blind to all the things around him following the script. Fascinating to learn. It must have been so difficult. You never appreciated the performance Bowie and Moschen turned in till you see the bonus material on this edition. Spot on transfer, excellent audio etc. :)

As an adult I love this kids movie. I enjoy watching my children watch it and sing along and dance. It is an old movie so it does not have some of the digital camera action shots like the newer movies but, once you watch it you'll come to love it just the way it is.

Love that movies and never get tired of watching. Grandkids love to wsit down and watch with me.

What to say about one of the most enchanting movies from my childhood? This all-time classic always suspends my disbelief to the point where even now when I settle in to enjoy my DVD of this personal favorite, some little corner of my mind accepts that I truly am watching events as they unfold within a massive labyrinth controlled by none other than the coolest of the cool, the sinister and charming Goblin King himself, David Bowie. Had Labyrinth been done a few years later than it was, it would have been computer-generated, and that would have diminished the impact of the Jim Henson characters who as puppets added just the right touch to this story of a quest by a young girl to save her baby brother, Toby, abducted from his crib at her accidental behest, ere he is transformed forever into a goblin. As teenaged Sarah, played by a strikingly beautiful Jennifer Connelly, undertakes her brave trek into the heart of the Goblin King's elaborate magical maze (the sets for Labyrinth are awe-inspiring creations) she encounters its denizens, some helpful, others mischievous, a few malign. The music of Labyrinth is also good enough in its own right to warrant mention and makes for a soundtrack that's also worth owning. (A mini review for you...) Although I own Labyrinth on VHS and purchased it on another DVD a few years ago, this anniversary release is the best of the lot, not only for its "time capsule" extra features, but also because for the first time since seeing it in theaters as a kid, Labyrinth is finally featured in a widescreen format which does it justice. A great movie, and a DVD worth owning.

This flick has little bits for all ages. I've been sharing some different fantasy movies with some young family members, and they've enjoyed this one multiple times.

If you are one that likes classic rock and David Bowie but don't much like musicals....you still will like this. I have 4 boys ages from 15 to 3 and they all love to watch this movie.

A guilty pleasure for me, Labyrinth is a made-for-kids movie with just enough weird stuff in it to appeal to teens (like a peeing goblin, a worm with a Cockney accent and an Escher-like chase scene). Not to mention that it was one of beautiful Jennifer Connelly's first starring roles. George Lucas produced and Muppet creator Jim Henson directed this adventure of a teenage girl who must venture into an enchanted labyrinth and castle to tangle with an evil sorcerer (David Bowie) and rescue her baby brother. Monty Python's Terry Jones co-wrote the script, and the great Elaine May reportedly took a pass at it as well. Bowie performs several songs. Columbia has released the film in a sparkling, very impressive new Superbit edition, which forgoes the extras to make more room for higher quality picture and sound.

DVD Details: After its 2007 theatrical re-release, Sony has re-released the DVD in an anniversary edition with lots of new extras.

Starring: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Shari Weiser, Dave Goelz, Frank Oz
Written by: Terry Jones, from a story by Jim Henson, Dennis Lee
Directed by: Jim Henson
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 101 minutes
Date: May 22, 2003
a great family film with enough fun for kids and adults alike.
5 stars all the way.

Labyrinth is somthing that was my life blood for many years. I have the original release of the DVD and didn't bother getting any of the more recent collector edition or fancy dvds that came out recently so I can't compare to those.

The movie is the same, but much higher qualitiy, you can really see all of the glitter that sparkles all over the labyrinth, its wide screened so you can see that much more of the world (and the elusive treasures in Sarah's room, aka the Goblin King doll).

The DVD is in a slip case, which has a holographic type cover (oh yes, its that cool). The first DVD has the movie along with a track of commentary by Brian Froud. Having listened to it I found it pretty interesting, since he was involved in the entire creative process he had a lot of background information on how certain things came about, though sadly no on set anicdotes (except for a few which are related to Toby) since he didn't witness alot of the filming. It would have been nice to have another track with some of the muppeteers, Brian Henson, Kevin Clash, Karen Prell etc.

The second disc has the old documentary on the making of the movie, which was on the previous DVDs. It also has 2 new documentaries. Both have interviews (new) with Froud (Brian and Toby) Gates McFadden, Brian Henson (very insightful), Karen Prell, Dave Goelz, George Lucas (very interesting, I was surprised he did this actually) and several others that were involved in the making of the movie. With in these new features there are some new behind the scenes footage, screen tests, but what I was really dissapointed in...In the MirrorMask coffee table book it was mentioned how Neil Gaimen and Dave McKean mentioned how when staying in Jim Henson's home in England they found a nearly six hour version of the Labyrinth and used it as a sort of spring board for their own creative process. I wanted to see some of that six hours, to see some cut scenes, extended scenes, outtakes. It sounded when the press release for this first came out that it would have some of that in it...sadly no.

But it is still enjoyable enough to get. Besides every home should have a copy of this movie (or three like mine does)

This movie came out when I was two and it's been my favorite for 20 years.
It is most definitely a MUST see for anyone who enjoys fantasy and fun, as well as anyone who enjoys a glammed-out Bowie in tight pants.