interesting, well-crafted, and original

Rating: 8/10 (5 August 2007)

I was hesitated about seeing this film at first because I heard that there were a lot of violent and gory scenes. However,it turns out not that bad. Yes, a few scenes have graphic violence but comparing to many other movies,it's not too bad.
I have to say that this movie is an art. It combines the fantasy world and the real world very well. I was very impressed with that eyeless monster, the way he has to put his eyes into his hand and raise his hands up to see. It's quite a sight! Never see anything like it. Yes,some imagination presented in this film are a bit creepy but they are very original indeed. The reality world is also well-acted and directed. The story is interesting and really grab my attention from the beginning to the end.
One thing I must say, the ending is very good. This kind of film can be just a pointless fantasy without a good ending that gives meaning to it all. But this film ends beautifully.
The whole cast did very good job,especially the acting of the girl who plays Ophelia. She looks so natural. She just simply be Ophelia, a simple ordinary girl who just wants to live in a place where she can be safe, loved, and happy. Her eyes express her feeling well and her acting is not too deliberating. Way to go, girl!