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11 Reasons Why ‘Labyrinth’ Is Still The Greatest
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Cheryl Knight
06.14.18

What is it about the film Labyrinth that its fans like so much about it? Even though it was made in 1986, even today it continues to have a loyal fan following. Check out these intriguing reasons why movie-goers love this film so much.

David Bowie

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The Goblin King himself, David Bowie, brought his own unique charm to his iconic role as Jareth. In addition to his tight pants, David Bowie as the Goblin King was the perfect mishmash of singing, dancing, and attitude. The legendary singer truly made this role his own.

Jennifer Connelly

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At the young age of only 16, Jennifer Connelly matched David Bowie’s performance as the Goblin King in both intensity and believability. Playing the role of the moody teen to the hilt, Connelly was as much a part of making the movie Labyrinth the much-loved classic it is today as did Bowie.

The Music

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Many young teens and adults at the time were introduced to the megastar who was David Bowie through the music in the film Labyrinth. Not only is all the music in the film signature Bowie, he also wrote many of the lyrics and music along with famed composer Trevor Jones.

The Costumes

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The various costumes found in Labyrinth bring to mind classic fantasy elements found in literature. Whether it was Bowie’s many costume changes as Jareth, the Goblin King, or Connelly’s ballroom gown from the end of the film, fans remember the movie as much for its style as for its entertainment value.

Hoggle

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Lovable Hoggle has become a fan favorite, initially for his bumbling ways, but eventually for the devotion he showed Sarah (Connelly). The interplay between Hoggle, Sarah, and Jareth are a big part of why the movie’s fans still love the film today.

Ludo

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Though big and bumbling, Ludo was just a kid at heart. He became Sarah’s most steadfast ally in the film, even more so than Hoggle, who abandoned her for a time. Ludo was there when Sarah needed him the most, even when things got tough. It was this that endeared him to fans of the film and made him such a beloved character.

Sir Didymus

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Brave Sir Didymus was the champion at the heart of the film and showed everyone that size did not matter when it came to courage. Sir Didymus was heroic to a fault, even overly so sometimes, though his mount Ambrosius made up for both when it came to cowardice.

Jim Henson

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Jim Henson (Muppet creator) was the director behind the film Labyrinth. The concept for the movie was born out of a collaboration between Henson and fantasy illustrator Brian Froud. Without Henson’s intricate knowledge of puppetry and love of the genre, the film might have turned out much different.

The Effects

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Whether it was strange creatures switching heads, amazing effects using puppetry, or the labyrinth scene itself, moviegoers loved the movie’s practical special effects and sets. The overall weirdness of the movie made it like none other of its time — or since.

The Life Lessons

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Labyrinth brought home lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the unconditional love and loyalty of a sister for her baby brother. For all of its special effects and amazing characters, Labyrinth is at its heart a kid’s movie, though it has grown to be loved by many adults throughout the years.

Baby Toby

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What would Labyrinth be without Baby Toby, the sometimes annoying, but much-beloved adorable baby brother of Sarah. It is Toby’s kidnapping that sets the whole movie in motion and brings home the film’s ultimate message that unconditional love triumphs over all.

Labyrinth is a movie for the ages, adored by fans from all walks of life. With the newest remaster of the film, the characters from Labyrinth will be around for years to come … should you need them.

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