The official 4K release of The Dark Crystal (released by Sony in 2021) is excellent, but it has trade-offs. The 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range) grade is sometimes too aggressive, blowing out highlights on the crystal. Furthermore, 4K x265 files are massive (40GB+). For many users, offers 95% of the visual quality at 20% of the file size (typically 6GB to 12GB).
The only minor flaw in this rip: The 5.1 mix sometimes buries the ambient sounds of Thra (the insects, the wind) under the score. A 2.0 stereo downmix might actually feel more authentic.
Find this version, pair it with open-back headphones or a 5.1 soundbar, turn off the lights, and return to Thra. The planet cries out for healing, and now, you can hear every tear.
Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s 1982 masterpiece, The Dark Crystal