A beautiful and unique movie! A must-see!

Rating: 8/10 (18 March 2007)

When I first heard about this movie, I thought it was just some fantasy movie for kids, but I was wrong. Adults would love this film.
In a time wherein a lot of Hollywood movies which has more style than substance are dominating the box-office, this movie provides a unique and relaxing rest from all these kind of movies. Director Guillermo del Torre effectively combined fantasy with a very realistic presentation of what has happened in the world in the past and now, moving the viewers to care and feel for the characters. The music is slow and sad, perfect for the movie. And although there are no impressive special effects like those which are mostly associated with fantasy films, this movie never fails to keep one's eyes focused on the screen, anticipating everything that will happen to the characters.
The real world side of the story moves simply on about the everyday things which happen to the characters but did not even once bore me, while the fantasy side of the story always add a sense of charm to the movie.
This movie is simple yet has a lot of elegance in it.
A beautiful and touching story with a beautiful ending as well, I cried at the end of the film.
I give it a rating of 10/10.