Labyrinth

At the risk of creating great division the most important question we need to get out of the way before we discuss Labyrinth in more detail is "who wore the pirate shirt better?  Jennifer?  Or Bowie?"  The next important question being "why did pirate shirts date badly in real life but not in fantasy movies?"  Oh the dilemmas.

I loved Labyrinth as a kid and wanted to pass this love onto my kids so last rainy Sunday afternoon we settled in.  We didn't do our usual Friday night thing because we wanted number 2 kid to join in.  She watched it all the way though with her fave bits being the baby crawling all over the M. C. Escher inspired stairs and the dog riding the dog.  I know, it's a fox but number 2 is four so I'm going to let it go.  Number 1 kid tapped out about half way through and went and did something else, occasionally turning round to see bits she liked and when asked for her review she said it got a bit boring in the middle and kind of lost the plot.  Plot was less important to me as a child!

Labyrinth tells the story of a teen who gives her baby brother to the Goblin King by mistake and then has to navigate the King's labyrinth to rescue him.  Along the way she gathers a small group of unlikely friends and meets many strange and unusual creatures.  The Jim Henson puppetry and creativeness is breathtaking, almost as breathtaking as Bowie's hairdo.

Rating: Maybe for the younger kid who is less concerned with story and just loves being immersed in a magical world as I did.  We will watch Labyrinth from time to time.

Naughty bits: If you have no objections to numerous fart jokes and other mild potty humour, you will enjoy Labyrinth.  However there are some scenes which might frighten more sensitive kids (a little dark and spooky with "jumpy" bits).  And then there is Bowie's codpiece...

Snacks: Peaches and cream

Family In-quotes: "Who do?" "You do!" "Do what?"  "Remind me of the babe"

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Jemaine Clement does excellent Bowie 
It's not related, but the Labyrinth board game is a lot of fun