Did you like Pan's Labyrinth?

Question

I thought it was a great film, what did you think it's message was?

Answer 1

I saw the film at FrightFest in London , and was pretty well sure I'd be seeing something special - but I ended up seeing a film that is downright extraordinary. Brutal but beautiful, magical yet earthy, it has a remarkable cast, with standout performances all round.
A special mention must go to Sergi Lopez, whose 'Captain Vidal' is indeed one of the most sadistic film creations ever seen. Yet he manages to make the audience understand why he is the way he is ... an astounding performance. Maribel Verdu's quiet but rebellious housekeeper is one of the strongest female roles I've seen in many a year, and she is supported by a wealth of talent. Young Ivana Baquero is surprisingly self-assured as 12-year-old Ofelia, and I especially liked her almost Alice-like approach to the magical creatures she encounters in the labyrinth. The icing on this warped fairy tale is Doug Jones, who gives a towering performance - and in this case literally, as well as figuratively - as the guardian of the labyrinth, a faun, full of grace and charm and latent menace. Although dubbed, his Spanish is perfect (Jones speaks not a word of the language), and his physical presence is incredibly powerful as his character teases, cajoles and harries Ofelia to fulfil her tasks. He also plays the devastatingly creepy and disgusting 'Pale Man' - a creature that almost equals Vidal in his terrorising habits.
But the cast is just one facet of this gloriously photographed film, with Javier Navarrete's hauntingly simple score weaving itself into the fabric of a film perfectly edited and written. The brutality of post-Civil War Spain contrasts with the world of magic to which Ofelia is drawn, yet everywhere she goes she has choices to make. In fact the film is about choices, good and bad, and one discovers that no matter how desperate a situation becomes, a choice is always available - although that choice may mean one's death. The film is violent - very violent, but each moment of brutality, although graphic, has a purpose - nowhere is it gratuitous.
I loved it - as I knew I would - and if the Oscar voters don't give this film at least a nod for Best Foreign Language Film next year, then I will know that they have lost any sense of reason or comprehension. Because this film is truly a masterpiece, and Del Toro's greatest work to date.

Answer 2

I beloved Pans Labyrinth. there have been some parts that would want to were edited out yet tutor me a movie that would not. i won't be able to stand how human beings will seem at an quite sturdy movie and by no potential get it, then bypass and watch some stupid predictable comedy movie and prefer it. I swear some human beings are merely stupid, no longer that i'm calling you stupid or something. i have considered human beings watch the Godfather and unlike, yet love Knocked Up. i do not get it.

Answer 3

I really liked this film. It is visually beautiful and very well acted. Overall it is enchanting.

It's message would be open to interpretation, but you could say it was getting at that in a world of violence and seemed hopelessness, there is always a choice, though sometimes the risks can be fatal. If you do not choose your own path, you will forever walk unfulfilled on someone elses.

Answer 4

Yes I did like it...I was excited to watch it (I live in London) with my bf because I am Spanish so I didn't need subtitles or translation he he!
The scenography or photography (not sure what is called) was great, and so it's the rest, really. For us Spanish it's funny because we remember Spain being like that, as told by our parents, who lived during Franco's regime, and grandparents, who lived during the Spanish Civil war. So it was like seeing and remembering my country, some time (not so long) ago.
It is not my favourite film but definitely one of the best from 2006 for me. :)

Answer 5

it was a fantastic film, but i think each person will get their own message from any film, book, or song. so everyone needs to go see it and find out what it "says" to them.

Answer 6

Loved it. It was completely mis-sold to me by an idiot who had guessed what it was about from clips and posters and I was expecting some kids fantasy rubbish - was delighted when it wasn't and went back to see it again! Great stuff.

Answer 7

I didn't mind it, but it is far from my favorite movie.

Answer 8

i loved it.