"But with The Dark Crystal, instead of puppetry we're trying to go toward a sense of realism - toward a reality of creatures that are actually alive and we're mixing up puppetry and all kinds of other techniques"

This quote by Jim Henson speaks with the ambition of the 1982 movie The Dark Crystal. Rather of relying entirely on puppetry, Henson wanted to produce a sense of realism in the movie. He wanted the animals to appear alive and to do this he used a combination of puppetry and other techniques. This was a strong move for the time as it was a departure from the traditional use of puppetry. Henson was pushing the limits of what was possible in film and his aspiration paid off as The Dark Crystal was a vital and commercial success. The film has because become a cult timeless and is still beloved by fans today. Henson's quote talks to his ambition and creativity and works as a reminder of the power of art and storytelling.