An extremely simple storyline with brilliant execution.That's what this movie is all about.I mean,seriously,is this some primary school English lesson,of the ranks of "The Touch of Midas" and "Pandora's Box",that I just fail to remember?Could be.But that takes no credit away from the movie,hats off to the crew of the film.The movie begins with a young girl named Ofelia,travelling to an army camp in Spain with her delicate,pregnant mother to live with her step-father,an evil officer.There,an angel guides her to an old labyrinth behind the camp where she meets a faun.The faun tells her that she is a reincarnation of a princess,and that she could be one again if she completes three tasks before the full moon.
The story quite effectively blends this fantasy tale with the real happenings in the Civil War in Spain.It is important that you do not go about being too logical about things while watching this movie because it's quite easy to spot flaws.The gunshots in the movie are so peculiarly unreal,that you'll develop a little respect for Bollywood.But that's really not what you should be looking for in the movie.Also,you might not agree with the last part of the movie,because frankly I could not.I won't ruin the movie for you by telling you about it though.Watch it,come back and comment.
All in all,its a decent movie,but I find it hard to believe it won 3 Oscars.Oh hell,Lagaan deserved one!!!
Pros : A simple storyline, lay back on your couch and just follow.
Cons : 1. Subtitles indispensible.
2. Defies logic,but in tolerable limits.
Rating : 3.2/5
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