Review of Pan's Labyrinth (2006) by Newtg. — 13 Jan 2007
First off, this movie is actually not in the least bit gratuitous when it comes to violence. Deemed "hyper-violent," there is actually very little blood/gore shown in the movie. Other than that minor point, the movie is a unique and nicely imagined picture that's almost perfect.
Besides Mercedes' unexplicable decision to not kill the captain, ther are very few things the movie does poorly. A little more fantasy and a little less revolution could have made the movie better.
The fantasy plays truer to Del Toro's style, so it's strange that he doesn' delve more into that. But this movie stays with you long after it ends. It leaves you deeply affected and shaken, which was most likely Del Toro's intent.
97? No, it's not that incredible, but it's quite close and is by and far the best movie so far this year.
This review of Pan's Labyrinth (2006) was written by Newtg. on 13 Jan 2007.
Pan's Labyrinth has generally received very positive reviews.
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