Love, grief and loss

Rating: 9/10 (2 July 2008)

There are not very many good ghost stories these days. That seems to be a thing of the past. Movie makers of today are more prone to blowing things up or ripping body parts, like that really scares anybody. Every day on the news is more disturbing then any horror movie in our theaters. This beautiful movie is an exception. Filmed in warm, hazy shapes, with realistic characters that everyone can relate to. It doesn't scare you in obvious ways of less talented directors. " The Orphanage" grabs you and makes your heart flutter. And in the same time wraps you in a blanket of sadness.Love, grief and an incredible loss, three faithful companions. Lovely, touching movie that gets you under its spell.