Wow, where do I even start?

Rating: 10/10 (25 January 2007)

This is a film after which I simply cannot find the words to express it's brilliance. And these kinds of films are a rarity not only in the modern day film, but in the film history as such. This film proves that fairy tales are not dead, if done right. And this one is done more than right.
I guess I should say that I have always loved classic fairy tales. El Laberinto Del Fauno takes the formula of the classic fairy tale, but throws in elements of many other genres, such as horror, drama and war. But at it's core, Laberinto is a fairy tale. I wouldn't suggest seeking any symbolism or super deep thought in this piece, because this film doesn't really have any of that. Or at least I didn't found any of that. Or maybe I didn't want to find that? Because, seriously, what are fairy tales made for? Challenging your imagination, exploring human emotion, finding the inner child. Fairy tales find a warm place in your heart and stay there, they don't care about your mind. Laberinto, however, progresses and shows that fairy tales have grown up and they follow the changes around them. Laberinto is a brilliant example of the evolution of a genre. It is a fairy tale for those who have grown up, who want to see the brutality and honesty of the real world, yet want the innocence of the classic fairy tale, the one that stays in your heart.
Laberinto works on all levels possible. The acting, the cinematography, the story, the editing, the music, the imagination, the honesty - everything is top notch and straight up brilliant. This is an instant classic, something everyone can remember. Something everyone can keep in their hearts forever.
10/10