Fantasy classics from the 80s on Tubi Stars Musical Legend
From Chris Snellgrove
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There’s a strangely persistent joke online that our world has only gotten worse since the death of David Bowie. To take advantage of that Deadpool and Wolverine In parlance, he was our anchor being, and his death in 2016 ultimately unleashed the horrors of 2020 and beyond. The joke doesn’t have much substance, but it touches on our collective nostalgia; a need to remember both Bowie and the peaceful bliss of days long gone. And if you love this music legend and are feeling nostalgic, here’s great news: his whimsical fantasy classic labyrinth is now streaming for free on Tubi.
Labyrinth on Tubi
Those looking labyrinth Reading it for the first time on Tubi, you are sure to be enchanted by this story about a teenage girl who really loves a fantasy book called Universe The labyrinth. When the half-brother she’s supposed to look after becomes a little too annoying for her, she makes the mistake of wishing that the goblins she’s read about would come and take the little guy away. When real goblins come and actually escape with the child, her king only gives the teenager 13 hours to solve the titular maze, or the brother she thought was so monstrous will be transformed into a fearsome goblin forever.
labyrinth has the kind of fantastic cast you don’t normally associate with films about Tubi, including Shelley Thompson (best known for her role in Trailer Park Boys) as the teenager’s domineering stepmother. The teenager, meanwhile, is played by ’80s icon Jennifer Connelly, the Oscar-winning actress who has starred in heavyweight films like… Requiem for a dream And A beautiful spirit as well as more populist dishes Top Gun: Maverick. But for many it is real The star of the show is music icon David Bowie, whose performance as Jareth the Goblin King includes lively songs written specifically for the film.
Lots of Jim Henson dolls
One of the reasons for this labyrinth Because the film has so few actors on screen, it is similar to the popular TV show Farscape (Also current Streaming on Tubi), filled with colorful creatures designed by Jim Henson. In fact, the Muppet master directed the film and Star Wars guru George Lucas served as an executive producer. Their combined genre expertise helped bring this fantasy world to stunning life, and it is a special testament to Henson’s skills that all of these creatures and their effects still hold up so well decades after the release of this 1986 film.
While labyrinth Although “Tubi” impressed audiences, it didn’t quite make as much of a splash upon its release, especially relative to its budget. On a budget of $25 million, the film ultimately grossed $34 million, and while it technically made a profit, this was considered a very poor box office result, especially for a film that both Henson and Lucas were behind. Luckily, the film went on to have huge success on home video and has become a fantasy filmmaking staple for movie nerds who love magic more than swords.
A true cult classic
It may have taken a while for the general audience to get used to it labyrinthbut the film immediately captivated critics. To Rotten tomatoesThe film has a critical rating of 77 percent, with critics generally praising the film’s fantastic visuals and director Jim Henson’s unparalleled imagination. On the popcorn meter, the film achieved an even more impressive 86 percent of viewers, proving that it is a fantasy film that has successfully captivated almost everyone who has seen it.
You will find labyrinth just as enchanting when you see it is Tubior has that one movie you’d rather watch been turned into a goblin? You won’t know until you spend an evening under Jareth’s spell. Sure, it won’t be enough to bring Bowie back, but it might be the next best thing: giving you a taste of simpler days and the warm nostalgia that only the ’80s can truly offer.
