Throwback Thursday Fantasy Relay: Labyrinth!

Welcome to “Throwback Thursday Fantasy Relay!” What will you find in this series? I’ll feature either a
Fantasy book or movie, share some lesser known information on it and if I’m
familiar with it, I’ll share a brief review as well. Because the fantasy genre
is vast, encompassing epic fantasy, contemporary fantasy, and more, there are
so many films and books that are making a lasting impression on society and are
worth discussing.

Labyrinth

This movie is a classic. Well known and loved by many, it certainly holds its place culturally. Still, not everyone is familiar with this one.

Labyrinth release year: 1986
(another reason to love the 80s)

Summary from IMDB:

Fifteen-year-old Sarah accidentally wishes her baby
half-brother, Toby, away to the Goblin King Jareth who will keep Toby if Sarah
does not complete his Labyrinth in thirteen hours.

Who starred in Labyrinth? David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly

What are some of the ways it has left a mark on culture?

To this day, a simple internet shopping search produces a long list of
Labyrinth shopping goodies, from the DVD, to bracelets, shirts and more. Some of Hollywood’s most love and biggest names were involved in this film, including Jim Henson, George Lucas, David Lazer, David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly and more.

This “Within You” song from the movie that’s posted to
Youtube has 3,156,660 views!

My Review:

If you keep up with this blog, you likely already know I
love Labyrinth. Who can resist David Bowie’s music combined with an imaginative
fantasy world? Anyone who loves fairies, goblins, labyrinths and doesn’t mind
puppets should enjoy this one. More importantly, what often makes a any fantasy
book or movie timeless, is it’s relatable quality. It abounds in relatable
material from sibling frustration and love, to the importance of friendship and
self-confidence. I give it 5 Stars!

Questions:

Are you a Labyrinth fan? What do you think makes this film
special and timeless? Is there a different fantasy movie or book you’d like to
see on Throwback Thursday Fantasy Relay?

Thank you for visiting the blog and website of Young Adult
Fantasy Author, Emilyann Girdner. Please feel free to browse, check out her
publications or reach out to her with questions or concerns at
emilyann@thelabyrinthwall.com.