A truly beautiful film

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2012)

This is one of my favorite movies. I've lost count on how many times I've seen it. I do not speak a single word of Spanish but being a solid fan of movies I am always open to anything, including subtitles. Nosferatu by F.W. Murnau is silent with subtitles, and it is groundbreaking. This movie, in my opinion, also can carry that same praise. This was the very first time I have ever seen a film cross genuinely frightening scenes at one point with sheer tear jerking, beautiful scenes at another, and not falling short on either end. If you have not yet seen it then I definitely recommend it. The words I just wrote will make more sense after you've watched it. The movie is already brilliant, but if you want to add even more spice, watch it on a home theater with all the lights out.
The acting is superb, the direction is flawless. It's exquisitely photographed and paced with a gem of a screenplay. This movie should have won Oscars.
Spooky movies are supposed to be spooky.....this is, and then some!