Pan’s Labyrinth is a picture that decodes the symbols of innocence into a wonderful fairy tale. It is presented in a delicate, sincere, and pure representation of humanity.
The film beautifully covers all its angles and aspects of film starting from the plot to the images to the music. The music was carefully chosen as was a clear bases for all the moods of the movie. Javier Navarrete, the director of music, did a great job understanding the mood of the film and scoring the best music for it. If you listen to the music, you will know the story even before watching it. You will find the soul of Ofelia and her world surrounding you.
The pace of the film is very relaxed which allows the audience to think and really interprets the signs given during the film. The establishing scenes of the characters are interestingly written, and the background stories of the characters were deeply analyzed and understood by the writer. It is easy to believe the characters and understand them because of their flawless acting and their emotions are clear but not over dramatized.
The actors have completely absorbed their characters emotionally, psychologically, and behaviourally; specially Ofelia and Mercedes the maid. Ivana Baquero, who plays the role of Ofelia has successfully made us believe her and see the parallel world she lives in through her eyes. Her understanding of the emotional journey of the character is astonishing. In addition, her sense of the scene’s pace, and the technique between the actor and the green screen was remarkably impressive.
Guillermo del Toro, the director, represents the faun in his story is a very interesting way. Usually, according to world mythologies, fauns are scary and mean creatures, but in this film the director made us feel safe and secured in the faun’s presence. The art production of the film is remarkably believable and unique, using a realistic colour theme that united the two worlds and the imaginary limits of Ofelia.
Overall, the film ha prefect balance between music and film and acting. This vie is high recommended for all young adults and adults. (Warning: Not for the weak of heart)
Monday, 19 December 2011
Review: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey has got to be one of the most unique films ever created, especially for its time. This is the film that may be overlooked by people watching movies today but is no doubt what has set the standard for great science fiction. 2001: A Space Odyssey is definitely a taste specific film, and it isn't the type of movie that many people will enjoy. It is more for those who have a passion for the art of film making.
The story is quite complicated and many people must reading interpretations before they fully understand the film. But that is one of the points Kubrick. 2001: A Space Odyssey is not a film that has an exact answer to every question is asks which is one of the reasons this film was so well made.
Many people say this film is much too long, and may find it to be very boring. Certainly are parts that drag out a bit. It may be slow moving, but everything in 2001: A Space Odyssey is needed, beginning with The Dawn of Man.
Now for perhaps what is the most important is the technical brilliance displayed here. It is clear the 2001: A Space Odyssey is quite groundbreaking for its time in the field of special effects. In fact, it is not until 1977 when the original Star Wars was released that people began compared the effects to that of this film, ironically many space ships in the Star Wars films were taken of based off of the ships seen in 2001: A Space Odyssey. The cinematography was so great just in general the spacecrafts floating around the universe was absolutely beautiful, and especially for its time the actual stars and space were done perfectly. Even if someone finds this film boring, it is undeniably beautiful to just sit and watch. With no surprise here, 2001: A Space Odyssey won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Overall, this is a film that is not matched by an other science fiction film.The special effects cannot be matched for its time, and the cinematography was unbelievable.
Total Rating: 8/10 Stars
The story is quite complicated and many people must reading interpretations before they fully understand the film. But that is one of the points Kubrick. 2001: A Space Odyssey is not a film that has an exact answer to every question is asks which is one of the reasons this film was so well made.
Many people say this film is much too long, and may find it to be very boring. Certainly are parts that drag out a bit. It may be slow moving, but everything in 2001: A Space Odyssey is needed, beginning with The Dawn of Man.
Now for perhaps what is the most important is the technical brilliance displayed here. It is clear the 2001: A Space Odyssey is quite groundbreaking for its time in the field of special effects. In fact, it is not until 1977 when the original Star Wars was released that people began compared the effects to that of this film, ironically many space ships in the Star Wars films were taken of based off of the ships seen in 2001: A Space Odyssey. The cinematography was so great just in general the spacecrafts floating around the universe was absolutely beautiful, and especially for its time the actual stars and space were done perfectly. Even if someone finds this film boring, it is undeniably beautiful to just sit and watch. With no surprise here, 2001: A Space Odyssey won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Overall, this is a film that is not matched by an other science fiction film.The special effects cannot be matched for its time, and the cinematography was unbelievable.
Total Rating: 8/10 Stars
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