Great film..however, not quite as good as The Devils Backbone

Rating: 9/10 (18 December 2006)

This was a great film and well worth seeing on the big screen to fully appreciate the sumptuous sets and cinematography. With its depiction of civil war through the eyes and unbounded imagination of a young girl, the film struck me hardest as a reminder of the inevitable loss of innocence that war leaves in its wake. The young girl indulges in her fantastical creations to help her escape her sombre reality - a world of war and sorrow. Like The Devil's Backbone, Del Toro has managed to create a wonderfully atmospheric film. I would urge those who enjoyed this film and who have not seen the Devils Backbone to seek it out. You will not be disappointed! Chamone.