LURE
of the
UNDERGROUND

 

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The Movie

"Give Me the Child
Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered
I have fought my way here to the Castle beyond the Goblin City
to take back the child that you have stolen.
My will is as strong as yours
and my kingdom is as great..."

                                                                                                                        - Sarah's opening lines


Sarah Williams (Jennifer Connelly) is at the stage where young girls love to weave dreams. Unfortunately, reality is such that she has the horrible responsibility of babysitting her 1½-year-old stepbrother, Toby (Toby Froud). One stormy night, after having words with her stepmother and being made to babysit a persistently bawling Toby, Sarah, in a fit of impulsive anger, wished that 'the goblins would come and take him away, right now.'

Well, they said to be careful what you wish for, it might just come true...
...and it did to Sarah's surprise and dismay. Oh dear, what to to?

Enter the charismatic Goblin King (David Bowie), who offer Sarah a choice:
Either forget about the baby and he will give her her dreams or rescue Toby within 13 hours otherwise he will become a permanent resident in the Underground (hint: most of whom are goblins)

Needless to say, Sarah chose to brave the Labyrinth to rescue Toby (thank goodness or there'll be no movie).  Along the way, she befriended some pretty cool characters and in the process, learnt never to take things for granted, among other things.

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The Lure

As for what made Labyrinth so alluring (in several cases, addictive), I believe not too many listians would object when I put the sinfully attractive Goblin King, Jareth, as the number one reason.

Following in no particular order would be:

 

If I have left out any good reasons (which I'm sure I have), please let me know.

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Cast & Characters

Jennifer Connelly     as     Sarah Williams

David Bowie     as     Jareth, the Goblin King

Toby Froud     as     Toby Williams

Shari Weiser as Hoggle

Ron Mueck and Rob Mills as Ludo

Christopher Malcolm as Robert Williams

Shelley Thompson as Karen Williams

Sir Didymus

The Worm (christened Willum by the Laby Listians)

The Wiseman

The Junk Lady (Agnes)

The Goblins

Natasha Finland as The Biting Faery

The Firey Gang

Alph and Ralph

Door Knockers

Helping Hands

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Quotes

Firey:    Hey, her head don't come off!
Sarah:   Of course it doesn't!

Cannonball goblin:    I hit something, yes? No?

Nipper stick at battle:    Good grief!

Goblin commander:    Steady men, hold your ground.
[A boulder knocks them down like 10-pin bowling]
Goblin commander:   All right, I take it back. RUN for your lives!

Hoggle:    Hoggle is Hoggle's friend.

Sarah:    You really want to talk to me, don't you?  Practically broke down the door!

Sarah:    Goblin king, goblin king! Wherever you may be, take this child of mine far away from me!

Sir Didymus:    Anyone wants to play a game of Scrabble?

Worm:    Come inside, meet the missus.  have a cup of tea.

Deaf Knocker:    No good. Can't hear you.

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The head goblin counter says that you are visitor number Hit Counter who dares to enter His Majesty's realm.

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