A True Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (5 April 2019)

Pan's Labyrinth is Guillermo del Toro at his best. It is such a beautiful movie, full of outstanding imagery and amazing characters. This movie perfectly blends that world of fantasy with the harsh realities of war.
Mercedes is one of the best characters ever. She's really likable and relatable. Her relationship with Ofelia is really touching and the end scene between the two made me cry.
Ofelia herself is an engaging character. She loves fantasy and other kids who believe in magic and fairies can relate to her. She's also very strong and brave, which makes her precocious and interesting.
The captain was also enjoyable. For a villain, he was interesting and he put up a good fight for the protagonists.
The fantasy characters were my favorite. From the creepiness and horror of the Pale Man to the cuteness of the fairies, Pan's Labyrinth was spot on. The Faun especially blew me away, with his design and personality where you always weren't sure if he was good or bad.
Anyways, I loved this movie and I would totally see it again. It's a rare gem from a world where fantasy movies are unoriginal or dull. Pan's Labyrinth is definitely worth watching.