Pan's Labyrinth [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Pan's Labyrinth [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Thoughts of Pans on Blu
Summary: 5 Stars
I will say this first of - what a spectacular movie - a perfect blend of reality meets fantasy - and for the most part acting was almost completly top notch.
I own this on standard definition as well - and was very excited to get this high def version with 7.1 DTS audio - my only wishes were that the 7.1 was an uncompressed audio instead of DTS but it still sounded amazing. The Blu edition of this movie has perfect color and amazing smootness - very nice indeep , blacks were nice - details in the shadows were easy to make out , and the source of this film must be amazing since I seen pretty much no dirt at all . This movie has its own form of grittiness which I enjoyed , but after all this I still have one complaint - I hardly noticed on the standard def copy of this title , but alot of the original filming of this movie was a little soft , almost as if the lens on the camera needed to be calibrated , I would assume the focus was a little soft due to the low light the entire movie revolves around , but it still would have been nice to have perfectly sharp images on my Blu-ray copy .
All in all very nice though - and would deffinatly recomend it !!!
Movie Review: Pan's Labyrinth
Summary: 5 Stars
Pan's labyrinth is a magical film that will keep you engrossed and delighted the whole way through. The film is set in wartime Spain and is in Spanish with subtitles. The direction is superb and the story kept me gripped the whole time, I didn't check my watch once. It is based around a Spanish regiment fighting the guerrillas and follows the step-daughter of the captain and how she cares for her pregnant mother and immerses herself in fairy tales and magic. It is wonderfully fantastical and just surreal enough to lend it an edge. All the actors play their roles brilliantly and the effects are out of this world. I guess you can tell from my already gushing review that I loved this film. It is different from the usual films churned out these days and I loved every minute. Some scenes are quite graphic in places and the violence can make you wince, but none of it is particularly gratuitous and it all plays a part in the overall story. This is well worth a view, I enjoyed it much more than I anticipated I would and it comes highly recommended.
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Movie Review: Dark and magical modern fairy tale...
Summary: 5 Stars
"Pan's Labyrinth" (2006)is directed by the Mexican director Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Kronos, Blade II). The film is a modern day fairy tale full of dark and magical elements set in 1944 in Spain after the Spanish Civil War during the Franquist repression. The story focuses on an abandoned labyrinth, and a mysterious faun creature, which a young girl, Ofelia, discovers. Ofelia is told by the faun that she is possibly a princess from the Underground Realm who has forgotten her past. In order to regain her connection she must perform a number of trials which the faun gives to her to perform, all the while amidst the chaos and instability of the adult world that she is a part of. This movie addresses and develops themes begun in Toro's earlier film "The Devil's Backbone"(2001).
The film has a 1.85 aspect ratio in 1080p with dts HD Master Audio 7.1 sound surround and is in Spanish with English subtitles. There are also a number of featurettes, including "The Power of the Myth", and features about the making of the film.
Movie Review: Pan's Labyrinth
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is amazing! I love that this fantasy movie has more of a real life vibe to it than other fantasy movies such the "Labyrinth" with David Bowie or "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. The movie has amazing colors and looks incredible especially on Blu-ray. The extra features are great, they seam like extra features intended for the home viewing release unlike other extra features. I really liked the introduction feature it had with the director introducing the movie with sharing a brief personal experience about the movie. I also like that Del Torro added an interview that was done with his close friends Alfonso Cuaron director of "Children of Men" and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu director of "Babel". If you do buy it, I definitely recommend viewing that interview.Movie Review: Beautiful Story
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an elegant and beautifully made movie - a wonderful and intriguing story surrounding the innocence of a young child's dreams while in the midst of a horrific and chilling environment. The characters, storyline and cinematography are breathtaking. Yes, it is a foreign film with subtitles, but don't let that stop you from buying this incredible and enjoyable movie. Be forewarned, some scenes of this story are not suited for young kids or for the faint of heart, as there are gruesome, violence and dramatic scenes. Still, it's a heartwarming story where you'll be pulled into the innocent and adventurous thoughts of a child, clinging to all that is magnificent and playful. Good luck on keeping a dry eye at the end of the movie.