Wonderful movie experience

Rating: 10/10 (22 May 2007)

We were just blown away by this wonderful piece of work. It should have won the Oscar for best picture (overall). This is one of the few movies that remain with you long after you watch it. I don't normally write reviews, but I am truly disappointed that it did not make it to at least the best foreign language film this year. Among all the contenders of this year's Oscars, only another movie touched my heart: Pursuit of Happiness. Will Smith was simply great, but that's another story.
Sergi López acted brilliantly as the perfect villain. Ivana Baquero as Ofelia was cherubic.
My only caution is that this movie is not for kids, although it seems like by looking at the DVD cover. There is enough violence to scare the timid at heart.
This is one to keep in your movie collection.