This seems to mirror the oh-so-common mentality that youth have when they believe that they know the secrets of the universe. We see her missteps frequently, as she mistakenly believes that she’s getting good at solving the tricks of the maze, only to be instantly proven wrong. Particularly, she learns about how her actions have consequences, and that she needs to spend more time thinking things through. The overall theme of the film centers on Sarah, 16, as she navigates the sometimes terrifying transition into womanhood. Loving this film is about more than loving it alone. It gives our minds the space to wander while watching, and we get to make up fantastic scenarios of what could be behind the doors that Sarah didn’t open. Even though films can feel limited to what we see on screen, Labyrinth invites us to imagine more. The tricks and trap doors, all the silly characters we meet along the way, and the endless amount of pathways that we see are only the beginning. So, after all the laughable CGI and cliche moments, why would I love it? Labyrinth leaves our imaginations feeling inspired. But, somehow, the fantasy of this film makes your heart soften to the parts that you don’t love. By the time that Sarah ( Jennifer Connelly) teams up with Hoggle and Ludo, my heart had been won. Fortunately, my mind slowly opened up to the idea of the film as time went on. I didn’t understand why I was bothering to spend time on this film. The story seemed predictable, the effects were pretty bad, and the goblins took some time to get used to. In all honestly, I hated watching the first half of this film. What I Thought About Labyrinth After Watching For The First Time So, before we dig into the legacy and impact of the film, I want to share my thoughts after watching Labyrinth for the first time.
If you ask a child who watched it upon its release, or an adult who waited to see it, they’ll want to talk about it. But, over the years, people grew to love it. Reviews were mostly negative, despite a few glowing raves.
It barely made half of its budget domestically. Labyrinth did not do well when it was first released. Next is the age you are when you are introduced to it. I believe that the answer to the uncertainty surrounding the success of Labyrinth has to do with a few factors. People are surprised when you say you’ve never seen it, but they never bother to tell you to watch it in the first place. And, when I mentioned I would be watching it, friends would say something along the lines of “Oh, I love Pan’s Labyrinth.” Despite knowing nothing about the film, it’s always one that you hear swirling around in conversations about fantasy films or even musicals. That was about the extent of my knowledge. I could tell you that David Bowie was in it. Watching Labyrinth was nothing like that. With the Stanley Kubrick classic, I had experienced years of cultural osmosis and had a decent idea of the plot before going in. Image via Jim Henson Company/TriStar PicturesĢ001: A Space Odyssey was the last time that I watched an older or classic film after years of putting it off. I Just Watched Labyrinth For The First Time I just watched Labyrinth for the first time, and there’s a lot we should talk about. More than 30 years after its premiere, it has a cult following. This is an odd film, receiving a disappointing box office run and negative reviews. Labyrinth, Jim Henson’s 1986 musical fantasy, is a film that people are surprised you’ve never seen, but one that they’ll never think of when it comes to recommending movies.
However, there’s one film that only makes one of these lists. Despite their “what do you mean you’ve never seen it?” status, they’re often recommended, topping “must watch” lists, or even studied in classes. Have you ever explained that you’ve never seen an older film, only for your friends to be shocked? Films like The Godfather, Fight Club, Psycho, and other well-received films are so known that it’s surprising when someone hasn’t seen one.
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