Muppets!

[goodolmike]

On a whim, Mark and I finally watched our DVD of The Dark Crystal.

I think the last time I saw it was when I was probably 7. So it was interesting to see it as a cynical adult in the 2010's.

For starters, I found it very derivitive of Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Wizard of Oz, but it has random spurts of originality, like the connection between the Skeksis and the Oo-urs.

At one point, the heroes go to Kira's village, which is clearly the Ewok village, complete with silly, baby puppets and world music.

What I found most interesting was that 99% of the movie was just puppets in front of a camera. The sets were real, the special effects were mostly actual, filmable happenings, and when they had to show full-body shots of the characters, they used children, or stunt people in costumes. Translation: no computer effects.

I suppose it was Jurassic Park that did this kind of movie in. Suddenly CGI was passable enough to be the default special effect.

I heard a sequel is in the works. I'm really curious to see how it's handled.

In random other news, I'm back to trying to sell my car. Anybody want a 2001 Saturn SC2?
I give discounts to hot bear daddies. :)

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Comments

[jccub1.livejournal.com]

OMG that reminds me, I bought The Dark Crystal on DVD a few months ago and still haven't watched it - now I know what I'll be doing tonight :)
I love love LOVED it when I saw it as a kid too.

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

:) It's quality entertainment. I definitely recommend.

[jccub1.livejournal.com]

And quality it was too...a fun night with an old Jim Hanson-created friend :)

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

Neato. I feel so influential. (Tonight, we'll be watching Zombieland.)

[jccub1.livejournal.com]

Lol, rest assured you're a good influence ;)
And I've been wanting to see Zombieland for ages! (It's not my hubby's type of film...) so your verdict is eagerly awaited :)