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Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
Released By: Picturehouse   Rating: R   In Theaters: 12/29/2006
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Studio: Picturehouse
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: 12/29/2006
Home Video Release: 5/15/2007
Cast: Maribel Verdu, Doug Jones, Ivana Baquero
Published ID: 773826
UPC: 794043107177, 794043108877, 794043111259, 794043111129, 794043111136, 794043127922, 794043127854, 794043133329,
Plot: Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro returns to the phantasmagorical cinema that defined such early fare as Cronos and The Devil's Backbone with this haunting fantasy-drama set in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and detailing the strange journeys of an imaginative young girl who may be the mythical princess of an underground kingdom. Her mother, Carmen (Ariadna Gil), recently remarried to sadistic army captain Vidal (Sergi López) and soon to bear the cruel military man's child, shy young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) is forced to entertain herself as her recently-formed family settles into their new home nestled deep in the Spanish countryside. As Ofelia's bed-ridden mother lies immobilized in anticipation of her forthcoming child and her high-ranking stepfather remains determined to fulfill the orders of General Francisco Franco to crush a nearby guerilla uprising, the young girl soon ventures into an elaborate stone labyrinth presided over by the mythical faun Pan (Doug Jones). Convinced by Pan that she is the lost princess of legend and that in order to return to her underground home she must complete a trio of life-threatening tasks, Ofelia sets out to reclaim her kingdom and return to her grieving father as Vidal's housekeeper Mercedes (Maribel Verdú) and doctor (Alex Angulo) plot secretly on the surface to keep the revolution alive. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Dark fairy tale for adults (customer images misleading!)
Added 10/21/2009

The story in this movie is original, creative, intense, startling, and beautiful. Definitely not for most kids. I can't express fully how much I loved this film. The subtitles did not bother at all. I prefer that to dubbed. I am actually writing this review because I found the customer images for this particular DVD to be very misleading. There are barely any special features on this DVD. There's a video prologue and commentary by the director. That's all.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
PURCHASE OF PANS LABYRINTH
Added 10/19/2009

I was very happy purchasing this item. Recieved it fast and I am a huge fan of this movie and also another one by him entitled The Orphanage :) Look forward to new works!!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
so good...
Added 10/17/2009

My main concern with this movie was the subtitles but after 3 min. watching you don't even realize you are reading and watching at the same time. The imagry is so awesome, and the charecters blow you away. Not good for the kids however. A fairytale for adults.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Incredible!
Added 10/16/2009

Incredible movie!!! You don't even notice that you are reading subtitles. Not only is the character development and plot excellent, the imagery is absolutely extraordinary! Also, this movie becomes increasingly more interesting if you know some of the director's background and you consider the metaphorical/direct themes of the film. Great movie if you are just looking for something engaging to watch, or if you are looking for something to stimulate your mind. Only negative is that some of the creatures look and act a little fake (e.g. the toad under the tree), but its not at all a deal breaker.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
One of the best work of art
Added 10/13/2009

This movie moved me up, down, and every which way as most brilliant works of art does. And the director was able to accomplish this even though I was reading the movie since I dont really comprehend Spanish. It is one of the best movies I have seen in the last decade. A must see for everyone (well, mabye not so much for kids). Its right on top of my blu-ray collection.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Dark fairy tale for adults (customer images misleading!)
Added 10/21/2009

The story in this movie is original, creative, intense, startling, and beautiful. Definitely not for most kids. I can't express fully how much I loved this film. The subtitles did not bother at all. I prefer that to dubbed. I am actually writing this review because I found the customer images for this particular DVD to be very misleading. There are barely any special features on this DVD. There's a video prologue and commentary by the director. That's all.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
PURCHASE OF PANS LABYRINTH
Added 10/19/2009

I was very happy purchasing this item. Recieved it fast and I am a huge fan of this movie and also another one by him entitled The Orphanage :) Look forward to new works!!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
so good...
Added 10/17/2009

My main concern with this movie was the subtitles but after 3 min. watching you don't even realize you are reading and watching at the same time. The imagry is so awesome, and the charecters blow you away. Not good for the kids however. A fairytale for adults.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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