"The Dark Crystal" wasn't exactly a flop when it came out in 1982, earning a decent amount at the box office and mixed-to-positive reviews. Jim Henson was still known as "the Muppet guy," and while audiences and critics praised the artistry of the film, the reaction was overall more respectful than enthusiastic.
The Dark Crystal (1982)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
"The Dark Crystal" wasn't exactly a flop when it came out in 1982, earning a decent amount at the box office and mixed-to-positive reviews. Jim Henson was still known as "the Muppet guy," and while audiences and critics praised the artistry of the film, the reaction was overall more respectful than enthusiastic.