And the 2 hours journey was exhilarating, yet not so exciting.
About Ofelia, a 11 year old girl who was the daughter of the late tailor, stepdaughter of a evil Fascist Captain and the princess of the world of fairies, in the mysterious labyrinth located just beside the wooden house where the captain lives. When she hates the current world where Facism is fighting against the Allies in WW2, she found a fairy that brings her to the other world. She met a faun (a creature that was said to have the eyes, ears and any feautres of a human being, but grows a horn on the head.) and the faun reveals her unknown identity of being a princess.
However, she must pass through 3 test to bring herself back to the world of fairies, where she can become the princess again.
The tale is partially about fairies in the lalaland and human beings with evil heart in reality. And it is somehow, a fruit for thought for everyone.
Frankly speaking, Pan's Labyrinth is much more better than some crappy movies playing currently in theatres right now. Even though audience were spoilt for choices in the cinemas (with 8 new release last week, and 10 new release this week) currently due to Gloden Globe Awards which officially wraps up last week, there are hits that should not be missed, and misses that does not deserves attention.
One Last Dance was too crappy, said Dex. Cicakman was a disgrace to Malaysia, i must say. Metrosexual is nothing but a piece of crap surrounding homosexual or transexual issues from Thailand. For pink dollar dudes, opt for Big Bang Love Juvenile A from Japan instead. I believed that you had a good taste for arts.
Haven, Harsh Times, Fur, Painted Veil, Illusionist was either too unknown, too arty-farty or too old to be known.
Apocalypto looks good, but there are limits a person can takes in the violence and gore elements.
Perfume is thrilling, but can be easily mistaken as a beautiful porn for ah peks who frequents Yangtze.
Gridiron Gang and Ghost Tunnel is frying cold rice over and over again, where inspirational becomes uninspirational, and where Japan makes cold chahan from Kimchi land.
Kungfu Mahjong 3 is definitely a must watch for those who loves playing Mahjong, or for those who loves B-flicks directed by Wong Jing.
At the end of the day, the movie diet is getting either a overdose that leads to obesity, or just simply taking the one that is digestable for your boring weekend.