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Pan's Labyrinth
Posted on 5/1/16 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 5/1/16 at 2:56 pm
I watched this Guillermo del Toro movie a few days ago, and though I'd heard many good things for years and was expecting it to be great, I was absolutely blown away.
It reminded me a lot of Peter Jackson's style in LOTR, as far as both the special effects as well as the world the movie builds.
I was inspired to watch it after reading the thread about the most satisfying movie deaths, and that ws indeed a very satisfying way to overcome the antagonist.
Beautiful movie, not just in terms of cinematography but in terms of emotions and humanity- oddly enough considering the heavy fantasy elements in the film. It was like a modern day parable, idk if there's any source material it's based on but it blew me away with its originality.
Are there any similiar movies the board can recommend? I just saw Crimson Peak, and while I was highly entertained, it wasn't quite as amazing.
It reminded me a lot of Peter Jackson's style in LOTR, as far as both the special effects as well as the world the movie builds.
I was inspired to watch it after reading the thread about the most satisfying movie deaths, and that ws indeed a very satisfying way to overcome the antagonist.
Beautiful movie, not just in terms of cinematography but in terms of emotions and humanity- oddly enough considering the heavy fantasy elements in the film. It was like a modern day parable, idk if there's any source material it's based on but it blew me away with its originality.
Are there any similiar movies the board can recommend? I just saw Crimson Peak, and while I was highly entertained, it wasn't quite as amazing.
This post was edited on 5/1/16 at 2:58 pm
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 2:58 pm to ManBearTiger
Should have won best picture.
But The Departed won that year I believe.
But The Departed won that year I believe.
Posted on 5/1/16 at 3:02 pm to ManBearTiger
It's a little more "artsy" but Pan's Labryrinth is highly influence by "Spirit of the Beehive."
Posted on 5/1/16 at 3:06 pm to Cosmo
Wow you're right and good lord what a travesty. It wasn't even nominated and only won a couple of technical awards for makeup and art direction. I mean, looking back I would give Little Miss Sunshine the nod before The Departed. That's funny because I just watched Mystic River last night and was reflecting on how a Boston accent is basically Oscar bait these days.
The actor who played the general should have at least gotten a nomination for best supporting actor.
The actor who played the general should have at least gotten a nomination for best supporting actor.
This post was edited on 5/1/16 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 5/1/16 at 3:13 pm to ManBearTiger
Spirit of the Beehive, going to watch this now. TY
Posted on 5/1/16 at 3:16 pm to Superior Pariah
Have you seen Mimic? That keeps getting recommended on my Prime as another del Toro movie to watch
Posted on 5/1/16 at 3:17 pm to ManBearTiger
The little girl is all grown up and hot now
Posted on 5/1/16 at 3:34 pm to ManBearTiger
One of my favorite all time movies.
Posted on 5/1/16 at 3:41 pm to ManBearTiger
Is it really that good? When he came out like 10 years ago, it never seemed like a movie I would be interested in, but since literally everyone that's seen it really likes it, I certainly give it a shot.
Posted on 5/1/16 at 3:52 pm to ManBearTiger
If you're looking for something similar, I'd recommend The Orphanage. Different thematically, but I'd say crafted similarly.
Posted on 5/1/16 at 4:07 pm to ManBearTiger
Pan's Labyrinth is the only movie I consider 100% perfect. It has no flaws, IMO.
Posted on 5/1/16 at 4:16 pm to ManBearTiger
i remember seeing this in theaters when the BR Rave (i think) had a special thing for artsy fartsy movies. PL was the first movie showing and the manager came out to thank us for supporting it and no cell phones etc. it was pretty cool
the movie is simply amazing from all aspects. engaging story. good acting. terror-inducing. beautiful. etc
the movie is simply amazing from all aspects. engaging story. good acting. terror-inducing. beautiful. etc
Posted on 5/1/16 at 4:21 pm to ManBearTiger
I can't get past the subtitles. They just kill my enjoyment of a movie.
This post was edited on 5/1/16 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 5/1/16 at 5:19 pm to ManBearTiger
Perfect movie. Wouldn't change a thing about it
Posted on 5/1/16 at 5:21 pm to SG_Geaux
Stupid American
Posted on 5/1/16 at 6:41 pm to Cosmo
It totally breaks the immersion for me.
Posted on 5/1/16 at 6:46 pm to ManBearTiger
This movie is great, I agree with someone above who said to try the Orphanage. Also by del Toro and extremely well done. As for the subtitle bitcher, I prefer it in Native languages for realism sake, but then again I am not a fricking teenager and can read 
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