Watched because it was nominated for Oscars & won couple of awards + playing in the discount theater. Whole movie was subtitled right from the opening credit s to ending credits.
It is in dark & unique picture; part war-time drama and part fantasy (fairy tale story), set during a Civil War in Northern Spain, it tells a story about a 12-year-old girl, Ofelia (played wonderfully), who moves with her pregnant mother and new stepfather into a new home in the countryside. Her stepfather is Captain, truly evil in nature, has been sent to this remote area to rid it of a small Republican militia. Disliked by the sadistic Vidal, Ofelia buries herself in fairy tales, and discovers an immense and ancient labyrinth guarded by a faun named Pan. He tells her that she is the long-lost daughter of the king of a magical underworld, and to regain entry to her kingdom she must carry out three tasks. Rest of the movie on Ofelia carrying the tasks & her stepfather ruthless oppression of radicals. Movie ending was realistic {blends both elements of reality and fantasy together perfectly} & music was haunting.
I never thought a Mexican movie maker's can produce such a high quality movie with such perfection. Very soon, I will buy this DVD. Cast did very good job in particular, girl did magnificent job. Fact is she carried the whole movie. A true masterpiece & left stunned after end of the movie. Puzzled how come this not an Oscar winner in best foreign film category. I need to watch few other nominations.
My rating 10/10.
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