Pan's Labyrinth

[kiramuse]

Has anyone heard about Guillermo del Toro's new independent film, "Pan's Labyrinth"?

I went to see the movie today, and it was more than what I expected. "Pan's Labyrinth" is a dark fantasy taking place in 1940s postwar Spain, which has an almost surreal feel to it. The theme of the heroine's (in this movie's case) journey is present along with finding one's inner strength. I won't give away anything plot-wise, just in case some here do want to see it. Although not everyone likes independent films, "Pan's Labyrinth" was one movie I thoroughly appreciated and would recommend.
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[Azrael]

I saw that. It was alot more mature than I thought.Spoiler:

Especially when the Captain got his cheeck cut open.

But I thought it was pretty good overall.
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[kiramuse]

I seriously agree with you on that on, Azrael. *shudders* What really creeped me out was:

Spoiler:

when the captain started beating that farmer's face in with the liquor bottle. Not a good way to go.

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[Smiley]

I'm gonna go see it Friday afternoon.
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[Lilyiris]

i loved Pan's Labyrinth. I wanted to see it again immediatly after seeing it the first time... if that usher hadn't come in, I totally would have stayed. It was F'ing perfect

[kiramuse]

I agree, and I can tell by your icon what sort of impact it made on you. We should have stayed for a second showing considering what we paid to go see it. Sheesh, $9 for a movie ticket on a Friday night? Never again.
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When life hands you lemons, you make some lemonade. When life hands you a 7-8 foot tall Yautja male...you make short work of him...and leave it up to your imagination.

[Lilyiris]

I saw it in the AM and it was stil $7. I see lots of movies, though. I used to work for a Cinema so I saw everything. I kinda miss it. I am going to get the "moon" tattoo that Ofelia has. Wow, that sounds nerdy! I don't care! it was a great movie:)

[Smiley]

I think it was marvelous. I saw it as a war drama, fairy tale, and a brutal education about life wrapped up into one. I don't think there was a dry eye in the theatre by the end.
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"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use."
-Gallileo Galilei

[kiramuse]

It was a very good movie. I will say that my roommates and I were quite creeped out though but only during some parts. Amazingly enough, most of those parts included the captain.

Spoiler:

The thin man who eats children was something we'd rather not see. Although on the other hand, one of my roomies and I thought about how long he would last against a pred. 2 seconds or less.

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When life hands you lemons, you make some lemonade. When life hands you a 7-8 foot tall Yautja male...you make short work of him...and leave it up to your imagination.

[Azrael]

Spoiler:

I found it funny how the baby-eater put his hands up to his forehead to make his face. It looked rather amusing. I wanted to cut his hands off and see what he would do then.

Hehe...
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Only the strongest will survive.

Married to SpideyGirl.

[kiramuse]

That's one of the new running gags around my apartment.

Spoiler:

One of my roommates puts her hands on her forehead and tries to chase me or the other roommate.

I just threaten her back with the Pred plushie.
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When life hands you lemons, you make some lemonade. When life hands you a 7-8 foot tall Yautja male...you make short work of him...and leave it up to your imagination.

[Spock]

Just saw this movie yesterday. Very influential, and quite brutal, yes. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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[Lilyiris]

[Spock]

[kiramuse]

Yay, for when the dvd does come out! Actually...anyone know when they're predicting it to be released?
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When life hands you lemons, you make some lemonade. When life hands you a 7-8 foot tall Yautja male...you make short work of him...and leave it up to your imagination.

[Spock]

Probably sometime during the summer, or maybe a bit later, like in September. Not sure.
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[kiramuse]

Ah, well. What matters is that it shall be soon.
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When life hands you lemons, you make some lemonade. When life hands you a 7-8 foot tall Yautja male...you make short work of him...and leave it up to your imagination.