Pan's Labyrinth
17 ratings since posting on Tuesday, January 2, 2007
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Wonderful, in the true sense of the word. Don't read reviews; Don't go with expectations if at all possible. Just go. - Pak Hanafi , posted 02/23/07 |
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I've never liked prittified fairy tales, and this one isn't. I expected nothingso deep as this. I think it's one of those films that you're either going to love or hate, and I loved it. I'll own a copy just as soon as I can get it. - Annye , posted 02/23/07 |
 I didn't like it. I know it's set in the 40s, but women who think they have to have a man and bring children into a world of abuse make me very sad. This movie made me nauseous. I thought the monster with the eyes in his hands was very original, but it was very out of character for her to take a grape and swat at the fairies. - Cynthia , posted 02/23/07 |
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After not going to the movies for a while, I'm glad that this is what we went to go see, it was a beautiful fairy tale, but grim and gritty at the same time. Many folks complained about some of the more gorey scenes, and while they were gross, so were those aspects of the story, which made the fantastic and truly beautiful even more so! If you're faint of heart, just go with someone who will help you cover your eyes :) - Jenni , posted 02/23/07 |
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But it didn't need the stitching my own mouth scene..... totally unnecesary. - PATRICIO , posted 02/23/07 |
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What else is there to say about this movie? I loved every moment of it, and I know I will buy it when it's released on DVD. - Chiisuchina , posted 02/23/07 |
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this movie is magical fabulous and great. I saw it at the archlight too with cooch who reviewed it above. The movie has some weak joints here and there but overall it is so f'cking beautiful that it is just a wonder to behold. Joy. Enjoy. revRob - revVrob , posted 02/22/07 |
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I still like Chronos the best and even Hellboy was better....this is no masterpiece but it's worth a rental. I was put off by obvious design flaws in the story, and the two dimensional nature of the protagonist in the "real world" made the fantasy world less believeable. The violence was excessive, only serving to flatten the intended vision and boot the viewer out of suspended disbelief. I have no idea why this is such an acclaimed movie, other than faries are "the new black". - M.Parisi , posted 01/27/07 |
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www.panslabyrinth.com/ Just went to see Pan's Labyrinth, El Laberinto Del Fauno. read about it in TIME magazine, and then my sis called me about it later that day, so we decided we better go see it. Its advertised as an ADULT FAIRYTALE, and im thinking, yeah right, its not gonna live up to my expectations...but i was VERY plesantly suprised :) its more graffic than some horror flicks ive seen, and one of the best fairytale stories i've heard/seen in a long time...if you wear glasses, be sure to bring em, Its in Spanish w/Subtitles. www.panslabyrinth.com/ - estrellasoul , posted 01/21/07 |
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I got to see this at the Arc Light Cinerama Dome Theatre in L.A. where it sold out to packed crowd on Premiere Night. It's a beautiful, soulful movie, enchanting young 11 yr old actress, great effects, a little strong on graphic violence but not gratuitous- fits plot; Loved those little fairies, and the young girl's fearless trust - inspiring. - "cOOch" , posted 01/18/07 |
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my girlfriend and i walked out over halfway through the movie. although the visual effects and imagery were very well done, the plot was dull and predictable, with a scattered mix of violence and one-dimensional characters. - Grog , posted 01/07/07 |
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There was a time when fairytales were more than sanitized, brightly-colored musicals designed to maximize merchandising return. Back in the day, there was darkness to balance the light, real evil to face - frightening and unaware of film ratings. Del Toro's gorgeous story of a young girl struggling to cope with the cruel realities of the Spanish Civil War by escaping into a dark fantasy world of insectile fairies and subterranean kingdoms honors that tradition of truly grim fairytales. There are some scenes of harsh violence, but they are never casual or glorified, and serve the story in a visceral way that both repels and involves. Visually, it has a similar effect – both beautiful and frightening, dark and moody, yet intriguing and delightfully imaginative. The fantasy elements are played against the realities of Ofelia’s real life, masterfully evoking the fears and fascinations of childhood’s magical logic and contrasting them with the often senseless cruelty of the adult world. I’ll have to see it again, as following the Spanish subtitles drew my eyes from much of the action, but I much prefer subtitles to dubs, and this is no exception – the voice of the faun in this musical language is especially alluring. I can't think of any complaints, really. The official website is also worth a visit. - Cristina McAIIister , posted 01/06/07 |
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