2006
In a year of over-hyped, bullshit movies (The Departed, Babel, etc.) El Laberinto del Fauno or Pan’s Labyrinth stuck with me as the most creative and honest film I saw in all the times I went to the cinema in 2K6. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, who also is responsible for my favorite comic book film of the last 5 years, Hellboy, this movie helps restore my faith in big-studio productions. The film boasts a well-rounded cast, a believeable villain and, more importantly, female and child leads that arent stereotypical or annoyingly sappy. Even the elements of fantasy blend well together with the Spanish Civil War setting without compromising the integrity of the film.It’s been out for a minute in Spain, but it’s a new release in the States as far as I know. Do yourself a favor and go see it.
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Elan // January 22, 2007 at 4:38 am |
I’d have to agree with you on “The Departed” (overlong remake of an already great “Infernal Affairs”) and “Babel” (interesting? maybe. boring? definately). That del Toro flick looks crazy though..