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Rating:  - Great film but poor picture quality!
I have always wanted to purchased this DVD but I was disappointed with the Collector's Edition Boxed Set. The film was digitally remastered both audio and Anamorphic video but picture quality was not restored. What a pity!
I guess there will be an Ultimate Edition coming, some time in the future.
The reason for saying this is, Orphanage Animation Studios is producing the sequel and the title is Power of the Dark Crystal which is scheduled to release in spring 2008. I am sure they will do something with picture quality of the current release of Dark Crystal DVD Editions as well as enhancing the CGIs and other special effects in the movie.
So for those who want to buy or add this movie into his or her DVD library, I suggest that you wait till the sequel release next year. You might get better picture and technical quality, or perhaps other extra features, if/when they re-release the film in the DVD market.
Cal
Rating:  - One of a kind fantasy
This movie stands alone. There had been other puppet movies before, Notably those of Bill Baird. But Jim Henson went as far beyond Bill Baird as Werner Von Braun had gone beyond Leonardo Da Vinci.
The movie is basically a children's story, but like some of Tolkien's work, to which it could be compared, it has depths that make it enjoyable to adults as well. A real gem for the whole family.
The "making Of" featurette is well worth watching for any fan of fantasy films and should be "must view" for any one wanting to produce or direct anything in that genre.
Rating: - A work of art!
Once again, another one of those movies that you should at least see once just to see how much work was put into it!
Rating: - A good reason to ensure your kids watch good tv!
If you care about what your kids watch, this is good enough reason. This is an epic tale of good vs evil, but also that others, no matter how seemingly insignifigant, can help you on your way. I saw this when I was 7, and goobled it up right away. With all the people claiming to believe in God, teaching religion, this is nowhere near as scary.
Rating: - A great movie
This movie is a wonderful blend of a good hopeful story with humor and understated special effects. The animation does not overwhelm the story as in many new movies.
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