Pan's Labyrith

Jen and I just got home from seeing 'Pan's Labyrinth' with Cam. Jen's really been wanting to see it and it looked like it would be pretty good so we figured what the heck. All the reviews I've read or seen about it has put it on par with 'Lord of the Rings', at least effect wise.

I was a bit skeptical when we got there and the lady behind the counter informed us that it was in Spanish, but there where English subtitles. I'm not a huge fan of foreign speaking films, or anything I have to read while watching. I love to read, but for the most part it distracts from the movie.

I think that 'Pan's Labyrinth' may be the exception to the rule. If it had be dubbed in English it would have taken away from the movie. The whole thing takes place in a Spanish community so it makes sense.

I'll try not to spoil it for you, but you might want to skip this part just in case. Visually it was a stunning movie, it surpassed 'Lord of the Rings' by far. The effects of the creatures and the people in general was astounding. It is by far the most realistic fantasy type movie I have ever seen. Even with the words distracting from it you can't help but love the effects. The story is excellent, and well told through both the acting and effects. For me at least most of the movie was spent wondering if the 'good guys' where in deed good, and if the 'fantasy' was there or just in the kids head. It's not often I come across a movie that can keep my wondering through out it.

All in all I have to say it's the best movie I've seen sense 'The illusionist'. It was far better then 'Ghost Rider', and I think it may have surpassed any of the 'Harry Potters. I wouldn't go so far as the put it above 'Lord of the Rings' for story, but it's effects where great.

On a side note, as I sit here plugging in the links on this blog Jen is rubbing her feet on the carpet and holding a finger out for Patches. The "zap" was loud enough to be heard across the room. Serves the cat right after the shock he gave me this morning while I was unsuspecting. Little fucker snuck up and got me on the big toe. I think he does it intentionally.