Pan's Labyrinth

[texasmom]

Originally posted by rpm
It has some pretty gruesome scenes, but it's not gratuitous... Definitely NOT for Moms unless you want to scare the bejeezus out of them.

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[Hwkeye]

and it was an amazing movie FOR AN ADULT (who doesn't mind a little brutality and blook)!  I wouldn't let a kid under the age of 15 see this flick.  I recall that I commented on how beautiful the camera work and costumes were.  The subtitles took a bit to get use to but it is well worth the rental.

[MORAY37]

Good movie that went under everyone's radar. Given that, We, as Americans hate subtitled films..it's really not surprising.  We'd rather have the rehashed Hollywood crap thown up in our face.  I doubt many would have even grasped the subtle meanings contained in the film.

[MORAY37]

Originally posted by lazs2
It was a pretty disgusting film... It's on cable and I have tried to watch it several times but... If you like the current crop of torture films and such you might like it.

lazs

You seriously missed the point of this film.

[jhookt]

not what i expected but a very good movie.

i was hoping for a David Bowie resurrection but alas it wasn't in the cards.



clicky

[lazs2]

moray... I never even looked for the point of the film... if it had a point I never got to it.. it was to hard to watch.   If it were a book I might read it.

lazs

[JB88]

grims fairy tales and childrens cautionary stories have always been gruesome.
(hansel and gretel being put in a pot to be boiled by the witch etc)

this fim was no exception.  i found it beautiful and stunning...certaintly disturbing in parts...but not neccessarilly gratuitous.

a unique film, id recommend the experience.