beautiful spectacle

Rating: Null/10 (13 July 2011)

The two classic tales from Greek myth of Pan and the Labyrinth are intertwined in the beautiful world created by Guillermo Del Toro. The daughter's fantasy world has run over into her real world, clouding her judgment. The colors and music have paired greatly with the acting to keep the viewer on edge and engaged throughout the film. You can feel the small girl's confusion and her fear when "the baby" under her bed has been damaged. Provided, the back story isn't overtly stated, the viewer can still understand the overall goal of the young girl as she attempts to complete her 3 tasks at hand in order to return to her rightful place by her father's side. The alternate world this child seeks is vivid and lively; whereas her real world drama is bleak and grim. Guillermo Del Toro does a great job of helping the audience lose themselves in a beautiful alternate reality if only for a short time.