Everyone I know that loves this fillum is under 33. I reckon it's a 'growing up with' thang. (Thankfully, I was born in the 60s and so have a penchant for TMWFTE .)

Any 33+ care to throw this theory off?

I think you could add cultural context into your theory, Sweety. Put simply, I think where the person has grown up could also be a factor not just age.

Oh, really? I think Sweety's on to something. I know people of all cultural and geographical stripes that love Labyrinth. But they do have that age range in common, I would argue just a little higher, 30-35. Oddly, or maybe not so oddly, the vast majority of them are women.

As for me, it doesn't do much. That said, it does fit nicely into the overall Bowie career arc. It makes sense in a certain way and it gave us some good songs, "Underground" and the lovely "As The World Falls Down," which has aged surprisingly well.

This is one of those features that is perfect for six year olds but actually quite a trial for adults to sit through because there's not a lot of wit in it.I think kids love disgusting slime etc and funny characters and there's plenty of that in this but for me the lack of real wit in this became a bit tedious.

So I asked some friends...

one person(female 29) said it would be a good christmas film for kids.

The other three girls all under thirty had not heard of it.

No males under or over forty particularly like it.

I asked ten people at lunch.

My brother reckons there are those that like 'fantasy' stuff and think goblins and elves etc are real, he said they are usually older women with unhappy marriages and inadequate partners.



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Of course it could just be that people over a certain age simply realise that Labyrinth is a load of crap and constantly wonder why db went down the road of involving himself with unfathomable projects like Labyrinth?

They remember a decade of Bowie when he was at his creative peak, a decade where his fame was critically justified.

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I think that the movie is very good. I love the effects and the story is nice. To be honest...the moment that one of the songs appear...it takes away from the film. Can't stand the music.

Oh, yeah...and i am 41.

'You start out wrinkled and you cry...you end up wrinkled and you die.'

I'm 26, and I grew up with it. I prefer the muppets to the acting- although I loved the Bowie bits as a kid (all puns intended).

I only like Underground and As The World Falls Down. I find the film itself pretty jumbled- but I did watch it a lot as a kid.

Hi Sweety

I sort of kinda love it.

I will watch it anytime.

Unlike the 'snowman' that sheds tears from my melting heart.

rgds

billb

Not a great film but good wholesome family fun.

Yours,

49 from the Midlands

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This was the first Bowie film I saw at the cinema. In fact, I think it's the only Bowie film I've seen at the cinema. I remember being extremely embarrassed throughout it that someone I adored could be so appalling.

It made me very wary of his films from then on. And to this day, I'll only watch them alone. With the curtains drawn. And then I regret it.

I'd have been, oo, twelve-ish at the time. 35 now.

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Absolute tripe of the highest order. He should have made 'Wally' instead the clown.

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I'm 56, I'll be 57 in October... and I love this film!

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No, honestly!

... Sorry - double post.

I was born 12-5-67 (you do the math) and I thought the film was great! Beautiful storyline, GREAT puppetry, wonderful music (esp the Bowie tunes, although the instrumental score wasn't bad either) -- and The Gentleman in all his enchanting splendor.

Considering its context - right between Tonight and Never Let Me Down, hardcore Bowie fans are hardly qualified to say he was 'lowering himself' to be in this film.

Whether you think so or not, Labyrinth is seen by many as essential to its genre. As for its creator Jim Henson - a renowned giant in the area of pupperty and film (something Bowie is not) - he considered it among his most important work but moreover when it failed at the box office, his greatest career disappointment. Apparently those who knew Henson said that he was never the same again afterward. Tragically, he never lived to see its enormous success in the video age and beyond.

Bowie should be so lucky to have been in it.

I'll have a proper rethink!

I must say tho', I hear where Sean's brother is coming from (although he forgot to mention cats in the equation).

i still like it, good fun....good package! lol

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I'm sure tights have somethang to do with it...

<< Considering its context - right between Tonight and Never Let Me Down, hardcore Bowie fans are hardly qualified to say he was 'lowering himself' to be in this film.>>

Hardcore Bowie fans are perfectly justified and qualified to say he was lowering himself to be in Labyrinth, since a hell of a lot of hardcore fans think Tonight, NLMD, and Let's Dance were a load of crap as well, especially when you consider the quality of his work up to and including Scary Monsters.

< Whether you think so or not, Labyrinth is seen by many as essential to its genre. >>

Maybe it was but I'm a David Bowie fan not a Muppet / puppet fan, and I can assure you Labyrinth is NOT! essential to the Bowie genre. What did Bowie bring to Labyrinth that any other actor / musician couldn't given the chance??? unlike most of Bowie's music, and concert work which to me no one can match or equal no matter how hard they try.


< Bowie should be so lucky to have been in it. >>

Jeeeze gimme a break!

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What did Bowie bring to Labyrinth that any other actor / musician couldn't given the chance???









Studies photo carefully ...

Well! I can't argue with you on that one Adam. LOL!

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I asked him to clarify several points.

He meant to say unhappy people.



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I've always preferred women in tights tbh.

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