Absolutely beautiful

Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2008)

Superior performance and an absolutely beautiful though sad storyline.
I was touched and moved by Ofelias escape from reality, into her fairytale world of wonders.
The three leading characters, Ivana Baquero as Ofelia, Sergi López as Vidal and Maribel Verdú as Mercedes carried us through a couple of hours of pure magic.
I was especially impressed by the performance of young Ivana Baquero. She was absolutely outstanding.
Sergi López gave access to a the dark soul of a self-centered, sadistic and emotionless soldier. His only concern was to bring glory to his name, and pass it on to his baby boy.
Del Toro has written himself into the movie history.
A must see!