Darkly Beautiful

Rating: 10/10 (18 May 2007)

This movie doesn't try to dance around the despair and pain of war, yet it brings forward reasons to hope as well. The effects were exceptional, although gory at times and may not be appropriate for young children. Everyone appeared to be very well cast. I think watching this movie in Spanish with English subtitles added depth to the characters as well as gave the opportunity to not miss a word. A beautiful, dark, suspenseful film with touches of light and hope. The young woman who played Ofelia (appropriate name for a magical movie) was heart-breaking in her role. A movie to recommend for people interested in myths and faerie, as well as history.