Review of Pan's Labyrinth (2006) by Thomas O — 08 Nov 2012
Director Guillermo del Toro sometimes refers to 'Pan's Labyrinth' as his 'daughter', and as a companion piece to his earlier feature 'The Devils Backbone' (2001, ESP). It is a film close to his heart, and it is easy to see why he is so fond of it.
'Pan's Labyrinth' balances a percolating sense of dread with a captivating mysticism that indulges the audience - presenting us with the very meaning of fantasy, and it is a spectacle almost nonpareil in contemporary cinema.
The parallel narratives offer two ideological perspectives on an element that remains fundamental to story telling: good vs evil.
This review of Pan's Labyrinth (2006) was written by Thomas O on 08 Nov 2012.
Pan's Labyrinth has generally received very positive reviews.
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