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Based on the published critic's reviews of this movie, I went into this movie expecting a masterpiece akin to The Matrix. Of course, such ridiculously high expectations were bound to be at least a little bit disappointed. However, if you go into the theater without such preconceived notions, you will be treated to a film that is decidedly worth watching.

Pan's Labyrinth is billed as a fairy tale for adults. Set in Spain during World War II, it tells the tale of a brutal captain in Francisco Franco's regime and a group of rebels that he battles against. Parallel to this story, an intriguing introduction to Spanish mythology is presented. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this story is the fantastic creatures.

This film is certainly not for everyone. Avoid this movie if you can't stand violence in movies, because the violence shown in this movie is gritty and realistic. If you don't like strange movies, you might not like this one. If you can't stand reading subtitles, you will want to avoid it because it is entirely in Spanish with English subtitles. However, if you enjoy high fantasy coupled with political musings (and who doesn't? :), you won't want to miss this film.