Tubi Star Music Legends 80s Fantasy Classics

Author: Chris Snelgrove Published 28 seconds ago

There’s a weird joke going around the internet that our world has gotten worse since David Bowie died. To use Deadpool and Wolverine In a nutshell, he was our anchor, and his death in 2016 ultimately sparked the horrors of 2020 and beyond. The joke doesn’t have much substance, but it does tap into our collective nostalgia; the need to remember Bowie and the peaceful bliss of long ago. If you love this music legend and are craving some nostalgia, here’s good news: his fantasy classic maze Now streaming for free on Tubi.

Tubi maze

those scoping maze First-timers on Tubi will definitely be captivated by this story about a teenage girl who really loves a cosmic fantasy book called Tubi. maze. When the half-brother she has to babysit becomes a bit annoying, she mistakenly hopes that the goblin she’s read about will come and take the little guy away. When the real goblin arrives and absconds with the child, their king gives the child only 13 hours to solve the titular maze or the brother she thinks is so terrifying will forever be transformed into a horrific goblin.

maze Featuring an amazing cast you wouldn’t normally associate with movies on Tubi, including Shirley Thompson (best known for her role in trailer park boys) as the overbearing stepmother of teenagers. The teen, meanwhile, is played by ’80s icon Jennifer Connelly, an Oscar-winner who has appeared in films such as Dream Requiem and beautiful mind and more affordable fares, e.g. Defender: Maverick. But for many people, real The star of the show is music icon David Bowie, who plays Jareth, the Goblin King, and includes lively songs written specifically for the film.

lots of jim henson puppets

One of the reasons is maze There are so few actors on screen that this movie feels like a popular TV show Vision (also currently streaming on Tubi), is filled with colorful creatures designed by Jim Henson. In fact, the Muppet Master directed the film, with Star Wars master George Lucas serving as executive producer. Their combined genre expertise helped bring this fantasy world to stunning life, and it’s particularly a testament to Henson’s skill that all of these creatures and their effects remain relevant decades after the 1986 film was released. So well done.

although maze While it impressed viewers on Tubi, it didn’t create the same buzz upon release, especially relative to its budget. The film ended up making $34 million on a $25 million budget, and while it was technically a profit, it was considered a very poor box office performance, especially for a film that featured Henson and Lucas In terms of movies that we support together. Fortunately, the film went on to become a huge success on home video, and it has become a staple of fantasy films for movie fans who prefer magic to swords.

A true cult classic

It may take a while for general audiences to warm up mazebut the film made an immediate impact on critics. On the Rotten Tomatoes website, the film received a positive rating of 77%, with critics generally praising the film’s wonderful visual effects and director Jim Henson’s unparalleled imagination. The film also received an impressive 86% audience score via Popcornmeter, proving it’s a fantasy film that successfully captivated just about everyone who saw it.

you will find maze Is it equally charming when you watch it on Tubi, or would you rather see the film turn into a goblin? You won’t know until you spend a night under Jareth’s spell. Of course, it’s not enough to bring Bowie back, but it might do the next best thing: give you a taste of simpler days and the warm nostalgia that only the ’80s can truly provide.