Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (28 November 2006)

This film is outstanding. I went to see it last night after hearing a few very positive reviews and I was not disappointed. I am not a film buff and am not familiar with Guillermo del Toro's non-Hollywood films so didn't really know what to expect, but the director's imagination impressed me greatly.
This is both one of the most beautiful and the most gruesome/chilling films I have ever seen. The contrast between this, and between Franco's Spain and the Labyrinth are breathtaking. Franco's Spain in itself is a great backdrop to the film as it doesn't tend to get much exposure to non-Spanish audiences. The labyrinth is a superb piece of fantasy, with amazingly creepy characters like the Faun and the creature with no eyes.
The characters are all well-developed and excellent. The acting is also perfect, as is the music. I was deeply moved by this film and would recommend it to anyone, except children who will have nightmares for years. Do not be put off by the subtitles, as they are barely noticeable. I find it hard to believe how anyone on IMDb could give this film a score below 7/8, it is fantastic.