Masterful

Rating: 10/10 (22 October 2016)

This film is, put simply, exquisite. Guillermo Del Toro has crafted something truly awe- inspiring. The direction is sublime and the acting, particularly that of Sergio Lopez is incredible.
In particular, the creatures of Doug Jones are some of the most stunning, creepy practical effects.
The score is both haunting and soothing, and the screenplay is fantastic. I adore this film, and, in fact, it is one of my all-time favourites. It just gets everything right.
Beautiful and majestic, somber and mournful, this film is the embodiment of thematic imagery without resorting to just that (a story as well).
*However, I do dislike the loose title translation. It's actual name is 'The Labyrinth of the Faun.'