Topic: Pan's Labyrinth, and other such movies (Read 7087 times)

Astra Panda · « **on:** 07 Jun 2007, 23:52 »

Has anyone seen (or even heard of) Pan's Labyrinth? My friend recently saw it and said it made him cry. And he's not one to cry, ever.

So I have to see it before I die. I was wondering if anyone else had any thoughts on this movie?

Basic summary and (mostly good) reviews found here : http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pans_labyrinth/ (I love Rotten Tomatoes)

Good (almost haunting) trailer found here : http://www.apple.com/trailers/picturehouse/panslabyrinth/trailer/

I'm always into weird movies that make you think (ala Donnie Darko<3, American Beauty, Me, You and Everyone We Know.) Alright so most of those are just effed up but still. I like 'em.

What else would you recommend I watch?

wm_star · « **Reply #1 on:** 08 Jun 2007, 04:39 »

Pan's Labyrinth was indeed a phenomenal movie. Sort of a fairy-tale for adults. Parts of it are uber-creepy, and parts just downright suspenseful, but it's really just about a little girl trying to escape her life, which becomes horrible when her mother marries a cruel military man and they move to a military outpost. It is a beautiful movie, so if you respond to strong visual images, you'll enjoy that aspect as well as the story. I would highly recommend it.

Since you're asking for recommendations, the other movie I've seen recently that fits into this weird artistic beautiful cool movie categort is The Fountain (written and directed by Aronofsky, who also wrote and directed Pi). It is fascinating, and very emotional and positively gorgeous. Like a piece of art on the screen. My husband and I were silent for a full 20 minutes after we saw this in the theatre (and believe me, that NEVER happens with us after a movie). We just couldn't talk about it yet - the spell of the movie had to wear off.

Inlander · « **Reply #2 on:** 08 Jun 2007, 06:59 »

Quote from: Astra Panda on 07 Jun 2007, 23:52

I was wondering if anyone else had any thoughts on this movie?

Thoughts aplenty.

öde · « **Reply #3 on:** 08 Jun 2007, 07:54 »

Oh lawd, is dat sum search function?

Inlander · « **Reply #4 on:** 08 Jun 2007, 20:29 »

Long-term memory, my son. The oldest search function there is.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #5 on:** 08 Jun 2007, 21:05 »

I think it won an award

did it win an award?

I think it did

TheBoredOne · « **Reply #6 on:** 09 Jun 2007, 04:49 »

Quote from: Astra Panda on 07 Jun 2007, 23:52

Basic summary and (mostly good) reviews found here :
What else would you recommend I watch?

Clockwork Orange, Brazil, Eraserhead, Dancer in the Dark, Brick, 11:14

Can't think of more. Too early.

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #7 on:** 09 Jun 2007, 15:05 »

The Devil's Backbone (otherwise known as El espinazo del diablo) is the prequel, in spirit, to Pan's Labyrinth. See it!

Dimmukane · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 Jun 2007, 10:55 »

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Pareve · « **Reply #9 on:** 10 Jun 2007, 21:48 »

Does anyone else think that Pan's Labyrinth got dicked by the Oscars?

If you liked American Beauty, you might like the Rules of Attraction. Just a warning while watching it; You're not supposed to like any of the characters. That's my favorite kind of story, but it puts some people off. You might also like Requiem for a Dream, which is easily one of the most disturbing films I've ever seen.

Tyler · « **Reply #10 on:** 10 Jun 2007, 23:14 »

I think we should be using the existing thread and stop posting after this.

TheBoredOne · « **Reply #11 on:** 11 Jun 2007, 16:04 »

If you liked Requiem for a Dream, you might also like House of Sand and Fog.

Ben yayayayayayayay · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 Jun 2007, 13:53 »

and Little Children and Blood Diamond

ampersandwitch · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 Jun 2007, 11:28 »

I know at this point I'm kind of just prolonging a thread that doesn't really need to exist much longer, but. . .

Quote from: Dimmukane on 10 Jun 2007, 10:55

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

FUCKING YES

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #14 on:** 16 Jun 2007, 15:18 »

Quote from: Ben yayayayayayayay on 15 Jun 2007, 13:53

Blood Diamond

I see absolutely no connection at all between Blood Diamond and Pan's Labyrinth. Not in terms of style, tone, theme, setting...anything. Both are set during a violent conflict and that's it. I loved Pan's Labyrinth, I though Blood Diamond was Hollywood shlock. I have to agree with The Fountain though. Both movies combine elements of reality with science fiction/fantasy. Both employ some beautiful artistic design and cinematography. In general, both are really excellent films.

Liz · « **Reply #15 on:** 16 Jun 2007, 20:14 »

Quote from: Ben yayayayayayayay on 15 Jun 2007, 13:53

and Little Children and Blood Diamond

Have you read the book? Is the movie just as good?

Ben yayayayayayayay · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 Jun 2007, 22:51 »

No clue, but I liked the movie so...there ya go?

You guys, the only reason I mentioned those movies were because the movies in the post above mine both had Jennifer Connely in them. It's not like I actually pay attention to anything going on in the thread. I just kinda take the last thing that was said and run with it.

Sorry you wrote all that out Wombat. I hope you don't get

furious

at me, but instead, get bi-

curious

and consider making kisses on me? Maybe??

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 Jun 2007, 09:32 »

Haha, well I do love a good sense of humor....guess we'll have to see where this goes. If you look anything like your avatar I'd think my answer would be a resounding yes.

Lazer · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 Jun 2007, 14:24 »

I saw this movie in theatres and it both:

A.) Scared me shitless (baby eating monster thing) and
B.) Made me weep like a little child which I have only done for A.I, The Lion King and Children of Men.

Good little movie I'd have to say.

Ishotdanieljohnston · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 Jun 2007, 23:49 »

Quote from: Pareve on 10 Jun 2007, 21:48

Does anyone else think that Pan's Labyrinth got dicked by the Oscars?

Just a warning while watching it; You're not supposed to like any of the characters. That's my favorite kind of story, but it puts some people off.

See Happiness. See it now.

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Author Topic: Pan's Labyrinth, and other such movies (Read 7087 times)

Astra Panda

wm_star

Pareve