With terrifyingly beautiful creatures(something Del Toro has perfected), sets that twist and turn with each breath the earth takes and it's deeply poetic storytelling, Pan's is a journey I can never tire of enjoying.
As violent as the film can get, it never goes without reason and helps with the development of the characters and the harsh world built around them. Doug Jones firmly places himself at the top of creature performers, based upon his graceful use of body movements and timing.
It's all complimented with a haunting lullaby so beautiful it can proudly join the ranks of Elfman and Beltrami's gorgeous vocal thematic compositions.
Pan's Labyrinth is a wonderful film that leaves you breathless with awe, wonder and horror. It's dark fantasy at it's finest we've seen in many, many years.
5 choices to die out of 5
