labyrinth

I just caught Pan's Labyrinth (yeah, yeah give me a late pass) and it was one great flick. Definitely not a fairytale for the faint of heart - the movie is violently beautiful and haunting in its depiction of post-civil war northern Spain in 1944 through the eyes of a girl who escapes by delving into ancient stories and fairy tales. Its particularly moving in how it champions the power of a child's innocence and imagination amid the horrors of war. You simultaneously embrace the beautiful imagery of Ophelia's fantasy world and turn away from the violent wrath imposed by Captain Vidal. Great storytelling, great visuals, and an ending that really fits the flow of the movie.

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