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Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
Set in 1940s Spain against the postwar repression of Franco's Spain, a fairy tale that centers on Ofelia, a lonely and dreamy child living with her mother and adoptive father, who is a military officer tasked with 'ridding the area' of rebels. In her loneliness, Ofelia creates a world filled with fantastical creatures and secret destinies. With Fascism at its height, Ofelia must come to terms with her world through a fable of her own creation.
| Release Date: | December 29th, 2006 |
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| Pan's Labyrinth Movie Review by Daniel (7/27/2007) |
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At the end of this film (don't worry no spoilers) I heard someone in the audience say "WTF?" that's right they said the initials as the kids today are known to do and yeah I could see where they're coming from. This dark grotesque gothic tale is exhausting and weirded me out to the edge of my seat many times. Seen through...
(complete Pan's Labyrinth review by Daniel)
Pan's Labyrinth, by Mexican director Guillermo del Toro (Mimic, Chronos, Hellboy), is a serious piece of work, making profound use of its fantasy.
It is Spain, 1944. The brave resistance continues the fight against the fascists. Carmen (Ariadna Gil) travels to meet her new husband, the fascist Captain Vidal (Sergi Lopez)....
(complete Pan's Labyrinth review by Movie Addict)
| Pan's Labyrinth Movie Review by Wes (2/20/2007) |
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Wow. That's the word that kept playing in my mind over and over as I left the theater after seeing Pan's Labyrinth. This new horror/fantasy from Guillermo Del Toro(Hellboy, The Devil's Backbone) is a masterpiece of modern fiction. It reminded me of an old Grimms' Fairy Tale, taking me back to childhood bedtime stories....
(complete Pan's Labyrinth review by Wes)
| Pan's Labyrinth Movie Review by Ezra (2/13/2007) |
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You will undoubtedly be hearing this a lot in the coming weeks, if you haven't already, but Guillermo Del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth is an absolute masterpiece. To use as few superlatives as possible, it is simultaneously one of the best fantasy films and one of the best historical dramas I've ever seen, as well as possibly...
(complete Pan's Labyrinth review by Ezra)
| Pan's Labyrinth Movie Review by Justin (2/12/2007) |
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Pan's Labyrinth
Well, Mindi and I have just returned from the movie theater and I have "Pan's Labyrinth" to share with you all. This is a fascinating film. So much to share about this one, but before I get into the nitty gritty of it, I should tell you, dear readers, who shouldn't see this film. If you don't like to read...
(complete Pan's Labyrinth review by Justin)
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