by Chris Snelgrove
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There's a strangely persistent joke on the internet that our world has gotten worse since David Bowie died. to use Deadpool Wolverine In other words, he was our anchor, and his death in 2016 ultimately unleashed the horrors of 2020 and beyond. There's not much substance to this joke, but it touches on our collective nostalgia. The need to remember both Bowie and the peaceful bliss of days gone by. And if you love this musical legend and are feeling a bit of nostalgia, here's great news: his twisted fantasy classic A maze It's now streaming for free on Tubi.
Maze on Toby
Those who explore A maze Debuting on Tobi, this surefire tale about a teenage girl who really loves a fantasy book about the universe called maze. When the half-brother she's supposed to babysit becomes a bit of a troublemaker, she makes the mistake of wishing the goblins she's been reading about will come and take the little boy away. When the real goblins come and run away with the child, their king gives the teen just 13 hours to solve the titular maze, or the brother she thought was so brutal will be transformed into a terrifying goblin forever.
A maze It has the kind of amazing cast that you don't normally associate with Tubi movies, including Shelley Thompson (best known for her role in Trailer Park Boys) as the teenager's overbearing stepmother. Meanwhile, the teen is played by '80s icon Jennifer Connelly, an Oscar-winning actress who has starred in such heavy films as Requiem for a Dream and Beautiful mind As well as more populist fare such as Top Gun: Maverick. But for many, TRUE The star of the show is musical icon David Bowie, whose performance as Jareth the Goblin King includes peppy songs written expressly for the film.
Lots of Jim Henson dolls
One of the reasons for this A maze The film has very few on-screen actors, like the popular TV show Farscape (Also currently My neighbor On Toby), filled with colorful creatures designed by Jim Henson. In fact, the Muppet Master directed the film, and Star Wars expert George Lucas served as executive producer. Their combined experience in the genre helped bring this fantastical world to stunning life, and it's a particular testament to Henson's skills that all of these creatures and their effects hold up so well decades after this film's 1986 release.
while A maze It impressed audiences on Tubi, but it didn't create the same amount of interest when it was released, especially for its budget. The film eventually earned $34 million against a budget of $25 million, and although it technically made a profit, this was considered abysmal box office, especially for a film carrying the weight of both Henson and Lucas. Fortunately, the film later became a huge hit on home video, becoming a fantasy filmmaking staple for movie nerds who love magic more than swords.
A true cult classic
It probably took the general audience a while to warm up A mazeBut the film immediately charmed critics. on Rotten tomatoesThe film received a critical rating of 77 percent, with critics generally praising the film's stunning visuals and director Jim Henson's unparalleled imagination. The film also received an even more impressive 86% audience rating via Popcornmeter, proving that this is a fantasy film that has managed to cast its spell on almost everyone who has seen it.
Will you find A maze Just as magical to watch It's TobyOr is this the only movie you'd rather see him turn into a goblin? You won't know until you spend an evening under Gareth's spell. It certainly won't be enough to bring Bowie back, but it might do the next best thing: give you a taste of the simpler days and the warm nostalgia that only the '80s can offer.
