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(1982) indicates it is a visually impressive fantasy classic that remains a technical marvel of puppetry, though its narrative is often cited as its weaker point.
The story follows Jen, a Gelfling, who must heal the titular shattered crystal to defeat the vulture-like Skeksis and restore balance to Thra. The film was a box office disappointment but a visual revolution. Unlike CGI-heavy modern fantasy (like The Hobbit ), every frame of The Dark Crystal exists in physical space. The Skeksis were operated by up to four puppeteers simultaneously, using radio-controlled eyes and foam latex that actually sweat under hot studio lights.
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