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Rating: 10/10 (24 January 2007)

This film hits the very fine line on what a fantasy film should be. And although its more 60:40 war drama ( which is brilliantly executed ). The big question raised was "is this suitable for children"? and I'm going to say no. Mainly for the terrifying "pale man" sequence that frightened me (and I'm 13) and the realistic war violence that looks almost documentary style. But anyway Some incredible performances the cast. Sergi López plays Carmen Vidal a powerful captain given the task of riding the hills of the Spanish republicans, an unforgettable performance by Ivana Baquero as Ofelia, a young girl trapped in a world of torture and war. She uses a story of a princess in a fairytale to escape it. Best film of 2006, it very well could be! Why is this film so unique? well watch it and you will see for yourself...