The first time I ever saw this film I must have been about 10 years old. At that age everything captures the imagination. Now 21 this is one of the few films that; 1) still does and 2) i can even stand to rewatch multiple times.
There are good lessons to be learnt from Labyrinth beneath all the magic, glitz and fantasy: things aren’t always as they seem, teenagers are stroppy wotsits and Bowie should refrain from tight trousers (pants for you Americans). The costume and mise-en-scene are superb and whilst Jennifer Connelly’s acting is cheesy at times (see; the first 20 minutes of the film) lets remember this was the 80’s.

Much like Alice In Wonderland the film deals with ideas surrounding childhood imagination and the horrible years between childhood and young adulthood. The film follows her journey from a childish girl, who does not think before opening her mouth, to a much more mature and kind young adult. I felt the quote, “should you need us..” really gave us all permission to sometimes slip back in to our own childhood imaginations. Why should growing up mean letting go of this?

Jim Henson managed to create a film that all film lovers can appreciate regardless of their age, gender or taste in films. Labyrinth; a film that brings with it huge feelings of nostalgia, warmth and adventure.