I saw Pan's Labyrinth over the weekend, and would highly recommend it for others to go see. It's a gothic fairy tale, set during WW2 in Spain. It follows the life of a young girl who has to endure her sadistic stepfather, a military captain who only cares of killing off rebels, and having a successor carry his name. She escapes her harsh surroundings by retreating into her own imaginary underworld, where she encounters mystical creatures. It starts to become unclear which is more sinister, the labyrinth she escapes to or the reality she's living. The story is hauntingly beautiful, reminding us that fairy tales always have a dark, gruesome side.
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Sounds good. I think I'll check that out.
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