A Marvelous Motion-Picture!

Rating: 9/10 (9 May 2012)

Guillermo del Toro's Multiple Award-Winning 'Pan's Labyrinth' is A Marvelous Motion-Picture, that delivers some astonishing moments. The Magical Screenplay, The Fabulous Direction & Haunting Performances, make this film unmissable.
'Pan's Labyrinth' Synopsis: In the fascist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.
'Pan's Labyrinth' mixes reality & fantasy, together. And it mixes both the sides wonderfully. I was engrossed & thrilled by the film, I loved how it progressed & I even loved how it culminated.
The only minus point in my opinion, was the excessive violence. The violence is just too graphic & disturbing. And I personally believe, that, if there was less bloodshed, its impact as a whole of a story would've been even more.
Guillermo del Toro's Screenplay is Magical. Its engrossing & thrilling. But, of course, the violence could've been toned down. His Direction, on the other-hand, is Fabulous. Cinematography by Guillermo Navarro, Which Won An Oscar, is stunning. Art Direction & Make-Up, which also Won Oscars, are pitch-perfect. Editing is sharp.
Performance-Wise: Ivana Baquero delivers a haunting performance. She plays her part so well, that her performance comes across as unsettling & haunting. Sergi López is deliciously despicable as sadistic army officer. His performance too, is unforgettable. Doug Jones is extra-ordinary, as always. Maribel Verdú is a revelation. Ariadna Gil is effective.
On the whole, 'Pan's Labyrinth' is An Unmissable Gem!