Labyrinth [G]

Whilst telling her baby brother a goblin story, Sarah accidentally wishes that the goblins would really take her crying brother away. As soon as those magic words are spoken, Jareth the Goblin King seizes baby Toby and takes him back to his castle to turn him into a goblin. Now, in order to save her baby brother, Sarah must solve the labyrinth – a treacherous maze of Jareth’s design filled with tricks and sinister creatures – and the clock is running against her.

I had never heard of this film until about five years ago. My family and I were in our local Blockbuster and Dad suggested that I rent this movie because it was from the immortal genius of Jim Henson, the man who invented the Muppets and starred David Bowie, whom I had only just discovered. Five years later, I will forever love my Dad for recommending this movie to me. It’s the imagination of Jim Henson, the wizardry of George Lucas, the musical genius of David Bowie, and nothing is what is seems. I freaking LOVE this movie! 

After being harassed into babysitting her baby brother Toby whilst her parents go out and enjoy themselves, Sarah starts telling her screaming brother a bedtime story about goblins. Whilst telling the story, she accidentally wishes that the goblins really would take the screaming child away. As soon as these magic words are spoken, Jareth the Goblin King seizes baby Toby and takes him away to his castle to turn him into a goblin. Now, in order to save poor Toby, Sarah must solve the labyrinth – a treacherous maze of Jareth’s design, filled with sinister tricks and frightening creatures. And, as with any adventure worth having, time is against her. 

As with many of the Muppet films, Labyrinth stars both humans and puppets working side by side. A nice blend not dissimilar to Mary Poppins or Bedknobs and Broomsticks, though not really the same thing. 

David Bowie, as well as writing the songs featured in the film, stars as Jareth the Goblin King. He is just so gorgeous isn’t he? Sadly enough, if you’re a girl and you watch this, you won’t be able to keep your eyes off the bulge in his tight pants. His voice has a certain sinister edge to it, one that is somewhat hypnotising, making him the most perfect Goblin King. With his glam rock makeup and very glam outfits, he is my favourite thing to watch in this movie. He’s a delight to watch from start to finish. 

Jennifer Connelly stars as Sarah. Watching this film nowadays, I cannot get over how young she looked. She was about fourteen when she did this film, that’s true talent right there. Playing the role with the perfect amount of drama and comedy, she’s absolutely mesmerising to watch. 

Filled with memorable characters, action, glam rock songs, puppets, and backed by a wonderful story, Labyrinth is an absolute classic that, I think, every child should be brought up on. Seriously, I reckon Jim Henson films are in the same league as Walt Disney. 

You remind me of the babe. What babe? Babe with the power. What power? Power of voodoo. Who do? You do, Do what? Remind me of the babe.