Despite a busy work weekend, I did catch a film, Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno). This is one of those movies that will stay with you long after you leave the theater. Guillermo del Toro, best known in the states for the movies Blade II and Hellboy, creates a dark fairy tale that alternates between haunting beauty and crushing brutality.
I won't go into a synopsis of the film; to do so would ruin the many twists and turns this story takes. I will just say that this is probably one of the best films I've seen in a year, if not a few years. The special effects are beyond amazing. There is imagery and imagination for a dozen films displayed here. del Toro and his production team have created a masterpiece, and I for one can't wait for his next film, Hellboy 2.
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