This movie has caused quite a rukus latley, so I coughed up the money to go and see it.
One word: magnificent 
Now unlike some of my previous reviews I don't want to spoil the movie for those who are interested..
The background of
Pan's Labyrinth is set in Spain in 1944, where a small village of Spainards have to defend themselves from invanders. Which might sound a little
"Last of the Mohicans", but it's most certainly not.
Pan's Labyrinth takes on creativity of a kind which I can honesty say I have never seen before.
This movie isn't restricted to one genre, it's pretty much a mix of horror, war and fantasy. One of the main stories follows a cold hearted Spanish general (under Francisco Franco) who's determined to bring his wife to their small village in the mountains for the birth of their son. Although his wife had previously been married with another man who had died, but she brings along young Ofelia (a child from the first marriage)
The second part of this story follows Ofelia and "her" fantasy world. The movie does originate from Spain which is perhaps why the fantasy tale is so bloody interesting and even a tad odd. Her mission is to complete a number of tasks for Pan (seen below) On her Journey she comes accross strange and frightening characters.
The movie is not a fairy tale per say, but rather the fairy tale is one person's means of escape from the facist occupation of Spain.
Can't explain anymore without giving the story away, but this movie is fantastic. It's been a long time since I've seen a movie and walked away saying: "that was artwork". That's what
Pan's Labyrinth is, it's artwork.
Captivating, interesting, unique, frightening..
I highly recommend this movie if you're looking for something out of the "norm"
10/10 ...
+ Actors Sets Clothing Story Creatures You name it! -
Can't think of anything (honestly)