Customer Ratings & Reviews

I remember watching this movie back when it came out on VHS and surprisingly never got any nightmares from it. Its so weird and creepy at times. And don't tell me that you didn't try and eat like the Skeksis after watching this as a kid. I love the characters and the story and since it was shot using puppets and not some weird CGI you can still watch it today without it looking weird. I was super excited that Best Buy came out with a steelbook version, the art is amazing.

The picture and sound are pretty good and the story is just so-so. I blind bought this and my advice to those considering the purchase is to watch this movie first. That said, no regrets adding this movie to my collection

Looks great on 4K this was an upgrade for the movie view and sound.

I grew up with this movie. I watched it number of times as a kid throughout the 80's. So after seeing it again for the first time since then, it isn't as great as I remembered it. The puppetry and the atmosphere were still fantastic but the story itself leaves a bit to be desired. Every fantasy cliche you can think of is in this movie (i.e. 'the chosen one has to save the world', etc.) and quite frankly, other fantasy movies have done this story better. The allure of this movie is that there are no human beings whatsoever in it. Everything is puppets directed by the best puppet masters in movie history (Jim Henson and Frank Oz). But if you're reading these reviews, chances are that you are already a fan of this movie, so if you're wondering how the Blu-ray itself is rest assured that this is one heck of a great package. The video quality looks great and there are hours of special features. If you're a fan of this movie, then you must get this Blu-ray! If you've never seen it before, I'd recommend at least renting it first somehow to see if you like it.

I have always loved this movie ever since my childhood so I had to buy it when it was announced on 4K. As expected the original film print is quite old now and this is not a marvel movie that was shot digitally, so you will see the film grain and some higher contrast in some of the scenes. The higher clarity will make some of the effects of the time more apparent that were thought to look hidden back then under a lower resolution. In other words you might notice some of the puppets strings that you may not have noticed before in a SD copy. That being said I don't think this movie has ever looked better. Highly recommend this classic.

I mostly got the Blu-Ray edition for the digibook that includes awesome behind the scenes information with pictures from the set. Jim Henson was such a creative genius who is likely most known for The Muppets - don't get me wrong I love the Muppets but the Dark Crystal might just be my favorite thing to come from the mind of Jim Henson. Only taking off one star because I wish the digibook would have come with the 4K copy as it's visual quality is better, but for a die hard Dark Crystal fan you'll want the pages of insider info that comes with this version.

I had never seen this Frank Oz and Jim Henson classic, so picked it up. I watched the blu-ray, not the 4K so far. The movie is interesting and endearing even if the main 2 characters are the least believable and enjoyable part of the movie. For much of the movie, the puppetry just blows you away in terms of the intracacy of the design and the movements. The movie itself is a little slow, but I keep thinking about i so it has stuck with me. I really enjoyed some of the making of documentaries as bonus materials, which were created when the movie was being filmed back in the 1980s. Overall, I recommend this package.

Aside for the horrific quality of the 4k transfer....This movie is great, has amazing FUNNY lines, fast action, really sets a nice pace. The sound is great, can't say enough good things about the sound, it has what you expect for the money you spend on a disk of this magnitude, the money they spent was well placed. You get high quality content. The CGI is so realistic you forget its CGI and just fall into the story and lose yourself in the emotion and staging of the drama and action. The puppets are so cool too. Much of it is not even CGI.

This release of The Dark Crystal pales, technically, compared to the UHD disc, which offers substantially improved video and Atmos audio. It's a bit better than the aging 2009 release, and it does come bundled in attractive DigiBook packaging. For that, and given the relatively low price, it's a worthwhile add to the collection. Still, the UHD -- which includes this disc -- is the better buy, even for fans who have yet to make the jump to the 4K format. Better to plan ahead and have what is one of the best-looking discs on the market ready to go for day one.

With this movie you either hate or love it Yeah it is not the best effects around but for it’s time it was mesmerizing. And the story was not half bad Jim Henson was ahead of his time Shame the movie tech was still in its infancy to help out this master of puppets If you want a story of adventure and sacrifice and you got some time to spare Give it watch who knows you might just become a fan and want to catch the new one the N service is going to release on streaming

Jen, who was raised by a race called the Mystics, finds out he is the last survivor of his race called the Gelflings. He sets out on a quest to find a shard of the dark crystal. A gem that long ago provided balance to the universe. Gen believes he can restore peace to his world if he can find the shard of the once all powerful gem and repair it. The only thing that stands in his way is the evil Skeksis. Video is very good on this blu-ray release and the animatronics by Jim Henson's Creature Shop are top notch!

I’m assuming you’ve seen and loved the movie, so I’ll skip that. The picture quality is easily the best it’s ever been, other than the UHD (but I don’t have a 4K player). The soundtrack is crisp and clear, ambient sounds at to the experience. I’ve heard the Atmos is fantastic, unfortunately, I’m not Atmos ready. Extras are abundant and it comes housed in a digibook full of photos. If you’re a fan, you’ll definitely want to pick this up as it’s easily the best release of the film yet.

Jim Henson at his best if you love the moppet show or heard of a character name Yoda then your familiar with his work.

Jim Henson outdid himself with this film. Equal to anything he did with the Muppets Well done film

Great movie! I saw this in the theater with my Dad back in 1982 and bought it to watch my my little guy. The visuals look a bit dated, but I can appreciate the artistry and detail of the puppets used in the film as well as the environments. Classic!

Wonderful movie that still hold up. The Blu-ray looked good, but this took it up a notch. The attention to detail in the backgrounds show the greatest revelations. Everything looks fantastic honestly. The SteelBook is looks great as well.

This movie scared me as a kid so please watch before showing children and make your own judgements as to letting them view this. That being said, this movie looks beautiful on 4K. The puppetry on display here will most likely never be rivaled. Jim Henson was a great innovator and it shows in this release.

I was pleased to know that one of my favorite childhood movies was being released in 4K. This is a great restoration that looks and sounds better than any other release. The picture is cleaned up and the added HDR make the brights pop.

Times have changed and the pacing is slow but watching practical effects makes it worth it. I saw it as a child and then when Fathom Events did a one night only in 2018 for the anniversary saw it again. Then bought this...It is fun watching art and not a movie where it is all CGI. It took work to make this and it shows.

Jim Henson’s “Dark Crystal” is an amazing fantasy film made all the more unique by the puppets created to bring the world to life. Filled with imagination and wonder and a good old fashioned story of good and evil, this film still resonates today and is fun for the whole family!