This movie packs a punch

Rating: 8/10 (28 February 2016)

Pan's Labyrinth is a movie that's been high on my watch list for quite a while. What I had heard of it really sparked my interest. So finally sitting down to watch it, I was taken aback. The film gradually descends into a dark, dark place. And the movie hits you and it hits you hard and never lets you get up again. And I god damn love it.
After the initial introduction, we're very well aware of the world we're entering. It's a country tortured by civil war. So straight up, you're in a dark place. And as the film progresses, it only gets worse. The darkness of the mythical side is truly scary and with this combination of real and mythical fear, this dark undertone never leaves me and I was always on edge.
The acting was superb even from young Ofelia. The cinematography was great and all the characters work very well together to form a cohesive story. The special effects were eerily beautiful.
Overall, a beautifully dark film that I thoroughly enjoyed.