PAN'S LABYRINTH: Great Story (not for kids)
I recently saw this amazing movie by Guillermo Del Toro. This movie has so much to absorb that it leaves you immediately wondering when you'll have time to see it again. Del Toro displays a plethora of emotional sensations in this classic story. Throughout the film you are caught up in the mystery of the fantasy, the fear of the unknown, the anger of injustice, and the utter sadness of tragic death. I thoroughly enjoyed it for it's amazing fantasy, effects, and story. Yet what was most compelling for me were the subtle Christological themes played out in the film's final scenes. The story of innocent blood being shed was too familiar to deny the connections. Of course it is not to be taken as an exact allegory but it was spiritually and theologically interesting for me nonetheless. I will warn that It is somewhat violent in both it's "real world" content and the fantasy as well. This is not a family movie. Seeing it in the suburban setting was also entertaining. As the credits rolled, someone behind us, spoke out rather loudly, "What?" He should have gone to "A Night at the Museum." If you are looking for something lite and mind numbing this is NOT the film. If you are up for a theatrical masterpiece and mind stimulating film don't miss Pan's Labyrinth.