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Title: Pan's Labyrinth
Leading Role: Doug Jones,Ivana Baquero
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
EAN: 5060034578109
Rating: UK:15
Product ID: EPID59555287
Description: Accompanied by her parents, Ofelia moves from a large Spanish city to a more rural area in the North of the country. Faced with the upheaval of moving home, an abusive stepfather and the general unpleasantness surrounding Franco's victor...
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Pan's Labyrinth - A breathtaking masterpieceReview created: 04/06/07
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6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
A couple of weeks ago my boyfriend Tom came home with this DVD which he said he thought Id be interested in as he had seen a review of it on the apple website so we both sat down that night to watch it.
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Now I was emediately sent into a frenzy when all of a sudden the film starts and its in Spanish with subtitles! Now I thought my dvd player was playing up so I went through the settings several times and just couldnt understand what was going on???
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Well I eventually read the case and YES IT IS in spanish (I think its spanish anyway???)
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Putting that aside though we decided to watch it anyway been as Tom had bought it for me :)
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I have to say that after about 5 minutes of watching this film I was totaly overwhelmed! and didnt even notice or care about the language barrier.....
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This is the most beautiful and wonderful film that I have seen in a very long time and would recommend it to anyone!
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At any point throughout this movie you can pause it and its a true work of art.....
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The detail that has gone into set building and the sheer beauty and unique features of the characters really is something to behold. I have never set and watched a film before in which I have been so mesmerised by its beauty.
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Now even though this looks like a childs film I DO NOT recommend you let a child watch it as it is set in the middle of the civil war and is quite violent at times and to be honest its VERY graphic!
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SYPNOSIS
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“Pan’s Labyrinth” is the story of a young girl who travels with her pregnant mother to live with her mother´s new husband in a rural area up North in Spain, 1944, after Franco’s victory. The girl lives in an imaginary world of her own creation and faces the real world with much chagrin. Fascist repression towards the end of World War II (1944) is at its height in rural Spain and the girl must come to terms with that through a fable of her own..
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My advice to you is watch this as it truly is a masterpiece but beware of the language barrier before you start swearing and attacking your dvd player :)
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Hope this little review helps.....
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Hayley.....
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Now I was emediately sent into a frenzy when all of a sudden the film starts and its in Spanish with subtitles! Now I thought my dvd player was playing up so I went through the settings several times and just couldnt understand what was going on???
<br><br>
Well I eventually read the case and YES IT IS in spanish (I think its spanish anyway???)
<br><br>
Putting that aside though we decided to watch it anyway been as Tom had bought it for me :)
<br><br>
I have to say that after about 5 minutes of watching this film I was totaly overwhelmed! and didnt even notice or care about the language barrier.....
<br><br>
This is the most beautiful and wonderful film that I have seen in a very long time and would recommend it to anyone!
<br><br>
At any point throughout this movie you can pause it and its a true work of art.....
<br><br>
The detail that has gone into set building and the sheer beauty and unique features of the characters really is something to behold. I have never set and watched a film before in which I have been so mesmerised by its beauty.
<br><br>
Now even though this looks like a childs film I DO NOT recommend you let a child watch it as it is set in the middle of the civil war and is quite violent at times and to be honest its VERY graphic!
<br><br>
SYPNOSIS
<br>
“Pan’s Labyrinth” is the story of a young girl who travels with her pregnant mother to live with her mother´s new husband in a rural area up North in Spain, 1944, after Franco’s victory. The girl lives in an imaginary world of her own creation and faces the real world with much chagrin. Fascist repression towards the end of World War II (1944) is at its height in rural Spain and the girl must come to terms with that through a fable of her own..
<br><br><b
My advice to you is watch this as it truly is a masterpiece but beware of the language barrier before you start swearing and attacking your dvd player :)
<br><br>
Hope this little review helps.....
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Hayley.....
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Pan's Labyrinth
) 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
An excellent film - I even enjoyed it despite the sub-titles! I thought it was a very interesting way of depicting a child's need to escape the horrors of life in WW2... I would love to think she was happy in the end...
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Movie masterclassReview created: 10/03/08
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This movie is everything I could want from a film, I went to see it in the cinema and it left me speachless. Getting the DVD was a must for me as I want everyone I know to see this movie. In a nutshell the movie is about a girl trapped amongst the spanish civil war with her mother who has married an empirical military leader set out to eradicate a group of guerrilla freedom fighters who are reduced to living in the hills. Ophelia soon discovers a strange underworld to which she is already closely affiliated and is given three tasks in order to return to her original world. This movie is gripping and intriguing throughout but its major appeal is its end, leaving the viewer both upset and overjoyed. Harsh and believable conclusions to stories which are completely out of character for big budget hollywood blockbusters are what make foreign films such as this so riveting. An absolute timeless classic that instantly became one of my fauvorites. Not to be missed!
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Pans LabyrinthReview created: 23/01/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
In the moments leading up to the start of this film i was in great anticipation of what to expect. I had seen nothing but glowing reviews although i was sceptical about watching foreign language production. As i settled down comfortably on my sofa at home with a glass of wine i had no idea how much of an effect this film would have on my consciousness. This Film completely surpassed my expectations and catapulted me into a whole different world. Pans Labyrinth is essentially two stories running parallel with each other. One is the Fairy tale world of a young girl who is led to believe her life should be lived in an alternate fantasy universe by a magical creature she meets upon the discovery of the Labyrinth. The other is that of the harsh realities of war and the sacrifices made. The visual affects of this film are astounding, and although a little blood thirsty at times the plotline is fantastic. I defy anyone who watches this film not to thorughly enjoy and revere it. A must see for any lovers of mythical characters and a belief in the unbelievable.
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One of the greatest films ever made...Review created: 28/05/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This is a genuinely emotional tale of a young girl growing up in one of the harshest periods in Spanish history who, depending on your point of view, creates a fantasy world for herself or is in fact the daughter of the King of the Underworld reborn a mortal who must complete 3 tasks to return to her immortal family. I own in the region of 400 Dvds and this ranks #1 among them. It is quite simply astounding, bringing together the emotional intensity of a coming-of-age movie with the true fairy tale elements of the creepiest of the Brothers Grim's tradition.
That the film is in spanish should not put you off, even if you normally find subtitles distracting. My wife is such a person and she loves this film. One caution, however, is that when this film is described as a fairy tale it should not be confused with Peter Pan. There are horrific elements to this story, certainly in the fantastical setting but also including graphic and disturbing images from the 'real-world' setting including a torture scene. If you're looking for something more on the disney line, pay close attention to that 15+ rating; Pan's Labyrinth earns it. However, providing you are not easily upset by such things then this film will make you laugh, cry (in buckets), cheer and get very angry with humanity's darker side.
It is a traditional tale told in a very modern way and is a triumph of film-making that I have no doubt will have a firm place in every serious film-lovers collection. A bit of a marmite movie? Perhaps. But one I'm not ashamed to recommend to anyone who asks: turn out the lights, turn off the phone and give it your full attention.
That the film is in spanish should not put you off, even if you normally find subtitles distracting. My wife is such a person and she loves this film. One caution, however, is that when this film is described as a fairy tale it should not be confused with Peter Pan. There are horrific elements to this story, certainly in the fantastical setting but also including graphic and disturbing images from the 'real-world' setting including a torture scene. If you're looking for something more on the disney line, pay close attention to that 15+ rating; Pan's Labyrinth earns it. However, providing you are not easily upset by such things then this film will make you laugh, cry (in buckets), cheer and get very angry with humanity's darker side.
It is a traditional tale told in a very modern way and is a triumph of film-making that I have no doubt will have a firm place in every serious film-lovers collection. A bit of a marmite movie? Perhaps. But one I'm not ashamed to recommend to anyone who asks: turn out the lights, turn off the phone and give it your full attention.
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Pan's Labyrinth (DVD) - ' what a movie '1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This a heart filled tale about a young girl who is actually a princess of the underworld! it reminded me of alice in wounderland for some reason lol this is one of the best films i have ever seen! even though its in spanish (but dont let that put you off!!!) great acting, great story! can be a bit gory at times! watch it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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An Enchanting StoryReview created: 21/05/09
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I've seen a lot of fiction movies of my time,mostly were disappointing or some barely up to scratch. Pan's Labyrinth sets a new standard for fiction movies. With hand-clutching scenes to scenes filled with thought and imagination. This is a movie filled with twists and turns, some you wouldn't expect from a fiction movie. Some of the gore scenes are absolutely going make you cringe sometimes its always a challenge to look. I love this movie because of its open interpretation, especially the questionable ending. The portrayal of the Spanish inquisition is fantastic. The contrast of Ofelia and Vidal absolutely fit like two jigsaw puzzles.
This movie is one of those movies you have to watch twice !!
Highly recommended
4.5 stars
The Theme Tune will have you humming all day.
This movie is one of those movies you have to watch twice !!
Highly recommended
4.5 stars
The Theme Tune will have you humming all day.
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Pan's Labyrinth dvd > full reviewReview created: 11/04/09(updated 12/04/09)
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) A grown up version of Alice in Wonderland.
Not for children!
A fantasy world blended with reality brings a thrilling tale of horrors.
Ofelia : Ivana Baquero
Carmen : Ariadna Gil
Captain Vidal : Sergi López
The stepdaughter of an evil army general finds herself in a imaginary world inhabited by nightmarish creatures. Pan is the ruler who believes Ofelia is the lost princess of the magical place they live in. She is given 3 terrifying tasks to prove she is royalty.
The special effects and storyline leave you breathless, gazing into the screen at this strangeworld.
Once you see this film you will never forget it. It's absolutely brilliant. At first from the dvd front cover i thought it was for kids. I sat down infront of the screen with my 4year old daughter and played the film. After a few minutes i realised nope it's definetly not a childs film so i turned it off. After she went to bed i put it back on. Thankfully i didnt let her watch it as theres so many horrifying scenes. It's a really interesting film to watch and i would definetly watch it again.
A must see
Not for children!
A fantasy world blended with reality brings a thrilling tale of horrors.
Ofelia : Ivana Baquero
Carmen : Ariadna Gil
Captain Vidal : Sergi López
The stepdaughter of an evil army general finds herself in a imaginary world inhabited by nightmarish creatures. Pan is the ruler who believes Ofelia is the lost princess of the magical place they live in. She is given 3 terrifying tasks to prove she is royalty.
The special effects and storyline leave you breathless, gazing into the screen at this strangeworld.
Once you see this film you will never forget it. It's absolutely brilliant. At first from the dvd front cover i thought it was for kids. I sat down infront of the screen with my 4year old daughter and played the film. After a few minutes i realised nope it's definetly not a childs film so i turned it off. After she went to bed i put it back on. Thankfully i didnt let her watch it as theres so many horrifying scenes. It's a really interesting film to watch and i would definetly watch it again.
A must see
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Excellent FilmReview created: 18/01/09
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This is a superbly made movie from the director of Hellboy. Everything about this film stands out, from its Cinematography, to the acting. This is a must buy for any dvd collector!
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pans labaryth,grrrrrrrrrrrrr,lol.i couldnt believe it,i ws so excited about this film coz i saw it on tv advertised<out now on dvd>i was thinking just out on dvd never seen on tv etc,but sameday mine arrived 2hours l8r it was on tv,lol.i couldnt believe it,lol.funny tho,lol.
but the selling part was all correct:)
but the selling part was all correct:)
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Pan's LabyrinthReview created: 11/08/08
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Saw this in film 4 films to see before you die season and had to have a copy of my own. Visually stunning with genuinely scary monsters. Some shocking violence in a non hollywood style and a happy ending of sorts. If you like fantasy and do not mind subtitles I would thoroughly recommend this film.
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Pan's LabyrinthReview created: 26/05/08(updated 26/05/08)
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Pan's Labyrinth for grown-ups, with the horrors of both reality and fantasy blended together into an extraordinary, spellbinding fable. Told through the eyes of a little girl whose imaginary world is inhabited by nightmarish creatures, Pan's Labyrinth is a visually imaginative and allegorical take on the fears she faced in Spain during WWII.
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FantasticReview created: 03/04/08
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This is a film that has everything in it to be called a great film. Great acting helps it along, and a bit of serious gore is something that you wouldn't expect in a film like this. The subtitles can get a bit annoying at times where i'd rather be watching the film rather than reading the subtitles. The special effects are fantastic in it and this is a number 1 film.
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Pan's labyrinthReview created: 28/03/08
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An amazing fairy tale,very atmospheric,very dark,very different and so so sad. I loved it and the music was just beautiful-eerie and haunting.I could watch it again and again.
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