A masterpiece. One of the films of the year. *****(out of five)

Rating: 10/10 (20 January 2007)

An amazing piece of work, Guillermo Del Toro's adult fairytale just has to be seen to be believed. One of the most original films in a long time the film blends fantasy and reality seamlessley. The film is often extremely violent which adds to the contrast between the fantasy and reality. I believe this film will go down as a classic in years to come and really should be seen by everyone who has an interest in film. Also, it should be up for more than just Best Foreign Film at the Oscars. The special effects, on a relatively tight budget compared with most Hollywood films are astounding and make-up/costume design is superb as well. An absolute must-see.