Disturbing

Rating: 3/10 (3 June 2018)

Oh boy, how I hate this movie! I have heard so many good things about it, then the high rating on Imdb. I guess who thinks this movie is "magical" and "great" also thinks Game of Thrones is the best thing ever.
There is not much magic, but there is torture and violence that makes you want to vomit. I was disturbed and disgusted. Let me tell you, I have seen many horror movies with lots of blood and violence, so it takes a lot to make me feel like this.
I give it 3 stars, because the cinematography wasn't bad, the lullaby played at the end was beautiful. The whole atmosphere had something special. I can see why people are somehow captivated by this very dark tale. But that doesn't mean that the movie deserves the high praise.
I honestly thought the charcters were pretty cliche. The weak woman who marries a general because she needs financial support for her and her daughter. The general was a spanish Hitler. Then the rebels and the housemade who helped them. I didn't think there was something new or intriguing about the war story. They dragged it out too much. The whole story about the princess and the labyrinth had more potential, I was looking forward to that. I give this movie credit for creating the creepiest monster I have ever seen on televison.
Unfortunately I cannot give more than 3 stars for this torture porn movie that disguises itself as a thought provoking fantasy tale for adults.