Pan's Labyrinth

Pan's Labyrinth is one of most disturbing movies that I've ever seen. I was riveted the whole time, yet there were times when I closed my eyes because I didn't want to see what was happening on the screen. From the San Jose Mercury News:

However much this may resemble a full-dress fairy tale, it's not meant for children, and the violence is so harrowing at times that it may even make some adults look away. That's actually a tribute to the intensity of del Toro's filmmaking, and to the vitality of the characters he has written.

I spent the movie in the weird place where I didn't want to see what would happen next, yet I couldn't look away. And yes, that's a compliment of sorts. I highly recommend seeing it. Just don't expect to have a fun time.

P.S. If the movie doesn't win an Academy Award, there is no justice in the system.

On a lighter note....