By far the most amazing fantasy film I've ever seen!

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2007)

I'm incredibly critical with movies, and that's probably why I haven't submitted any comments on this website thus far- a fear of offending bad movie fans. I am usually the worst about fantasy and sci fi films, because, for some reason, they more clearly reveal the director and writers' passion for "brightening" their viewers minds than any other genre. I can't stand it when a plot attempts to be so deep that you can practically see the director weeping of his own creative genius and that just no one could ever understand how incredibly marvelous he is.
Pan's Labyrinth, the be-all end-all of fantasy films that captivated my heart completely. When I left the theatre, there was no need for me to try to balance the good qualities versus the bad in an attempt to convince myself of my own approval- it was perfect. I gasped, I cried, and I'm sure for more than one scene my mouth was unconsciously hanging open. Three, maybe four times have I ever seen something on screen that made me feel the way this movie did- and all I can think is how did they do it? How did they come up with such a beautiful story? And, being an artist, I was astonished by the settings and the colors and the creations set before me. If you have any creative spark at all and want inspiration, or if you just want to see the most spectacular movie to date, go see Pan's Labyrinth.