Pan's Labyrinth : A-MAZE-ZING

Rating: 10/10 (20 May 2007)

I finally saw "Pan's Labyrinth" for the first time recently on DVD. I was hesitant to see it at the movies because I knew I would have to read subtitles, which usually means I could miss some very important dialog if I didn't pay close attention. What was I waiting for!!! I must say that it is easily the best foreign language film I have ever seen. Reading subtitles has never been so much fun. Movies of this caliber usually come around once in a generation. And after "Lord of the Rings", I was sure that it would be 20 years before I would see another film as entertaining as this one. Although I am not a big fan of foreign language films, I was totally amazed at the magical storytelling and visual feasts displayed here. Although the film is rated R, it does not contain any drug content or sex scenes, even though the violence is quite graphic at times. I would recommend it for the whole family, but with parental guidance for the youngest minds. "Pan's Labyrinth is one of the best movies ever made. Without a doubt, this film is an instant classic, on par with other classics of the genre like "The Wizard of Oz", "Lord of the Rings", and "Star Wars". Don't miss it!!!