Wrong expectations-

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2006)

If anyone approaches this movie expecting a Fantasy film, they will be disappointed. Much like anyone approaching "The Devil's Backbone" expecting a ghost story "ala" "Sixth Sense". Although the Fantasy is not as scarce as some may lead you to believe (the film contains over 300 beautiful cgi shots) the fantasy elements are not always overwhelming but present throughout- may be a book, a mandrake root (beauty) or a sentient insect, etc, the elements pepper the tale. Calling it a fantasy film in the time of Potter and "Lord of The Rings" is setting any audience member for a disappointment. To call it beautiful, cruel and poetic is to preface it, I think, more accurately. It moved me deeply.