Del Torro is a real artist

Rating: 8/10 (15 July 2008)

The only real problem with this movie is that it is a sequel and not an original story. The artistry placed n ever shot is absolutely amazing, where every one else in the industry uses CG this movie uses make up and sculptures. Except for the fast paced action sequences which I can forgive. Everything looks like moving art and Del Torro it seems is single handedly reviving the old art of movie makeup. Everything seems and feels real which i haven't seen in a movie since the early 90's. Very few shots will give you the feeling 'that's CG'. The movie itself is a campy action movie with incredible visual style and a good sense of humor. The story is far more layered than I had ever imagined it would be. It actually provided some depth however subtle it was. Del Torro has proved himself to be a director worth watching and I look forward to another original project like pan's labyrinth because if he was able to make a cheap action sequel into an artistic movie he can do real magic with a real script.