Pan's Labyrinth [Archive] - Horror.com Forums

Roderick Usher

12-16-2006, 09:07 AM

Who has seen this one?

I've heard nothing but raves and it's nominated for a Golden Globe for best foriegn language film. Really excited about seeing this.

I'm going to a screening at the Egytpian Theater in Hollywood on Monday and Guillermo Del Toro is going to be there!!!

hellfire1

12-16-2006, 10:27 AM

urgeok

12-16-2006, 02:15 PM

i'm looking forward to this one ..

better than the devils backbone ? wow

noctuary

12-16-2006, 05:41 PM

This is a MUST SEE for me. If anyone's interested, this month's Rue Morgue has a long interview with del Toro about the film. Interesting reading, and it really made me want to see quite badly.

Roderick Usher

12-16-2006, 08:12 PM

*cough*http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21758*cough* :D

but yes, its a truly beautiful movie. visually stunning, and really heartbreaking. i think he surpassed the devil's backbone with this one.

I was planning on searching the threads, but new that if I just started another one someone would do the digging for me:)

Sounds almost too good. I'm afriad of entering the theater with unreasonable expectations.

Amalthea_unicorn

12-17-2006, 02:17 AM

I'm looking forward to this too.

the_real_linda

12-17-2006, 04:55 AM

it showed at like one cinema near where i live but we got to it....was a weird film to watch on a monday at 10past 3...i think it was on the 27th of november i seen this....ill check my tix, cuz i keep the movie stumps. its frakking amazing film and there had been a lot of talk about it before it came out amongst people in my class...but a lot of people didnt get to see it cuz it wasnt on widley enough or for long.

Spec7ral

12-17-2006, 09:58 AM

i have yet to see the devils backbone :o

novakru

12-17-2006, 03:52 PM

i have yet to see the devils backbone :o

You're in for a treat!:)
I watched this expecting nothing really and was blown away.

Roderick Usher

12-18-2006, 04:02 PM

I was supposed to go to the screening with a Q&A with Del Toro, but the Bitch who said she could get me tickets apparently doesn't have a much pull as she thinks she does.

FUCK!

Spec7ral

12-18-2006, 08:37 PM

wipe your ass with an xmas card then give it to her.

slayer666

12-20-2006, 05:04 AM

I saw a short blurb on this in Newsweek and thought it sounded very cool. I loved Devil's Backbone, so this one is on my must-see list.

darkmoon

12-25-2006, 02:16 PM

Oh,I really want to see this one.The devils Backbone was really good.i just hope it comes out here,If not I'll have to wait until its out on video...:D

DEATHH DREAMS author

12-25-2006, 04:40 PM

I agree, I am VERY excited for this one. Newsweek had a great write up about it also. For those who have not Seen The Devil's Backbone, if your expectations get too high then you might be slightly disappointed. But it is great... I prefer Del Toro's foreign films to his Hollywood Hellboy stuff... My only concern about Pan's is that the protagonist is a little girl...this could take something away slightly...sorry but I have trouble relating to little girls...

Roderick Usher

01-23-2007, 03:33 PM

JUSTICE!!!!!!

Pan's Labyrinth recieved 6 Academy Award Nominations this morning!!!!!!!!

Despare

01-23-2007, 03:36 PM

JUSTICE!!!!!!

Pan's Labyrinth recieved 6 Academy Award Nominations this morning!!!!!!!!

Which proves that the Academy is at least making an effort to convince people that their corrupt little group is fair.

the_real_linda

01-24-2007, 04:56 AM

yeah they gotta give noms for some good films...i love reading the pick for worst films more tho-

from imdb

Meanwhile, the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation, which nominates the worst films of the year the day before the movie academy nominates the best, selected Basic Instinct 2, BloodRayne, Lady in the Water, Little Man, and The Wicker Man as its candidates for worst picture of the year. Tim Allen, Nicolas Cage, Larry the Cable Guy (Dan Whitney), Rob Schneider, and Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans were nominated for the worst actor Razzie. Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff, Lindsay Lohan, Kristanna Loken, Jessica Simpson, and Sharon Stone had the dubious honor of being nominated in the worst actress category.

Roderick Usher

01-24-2007, 09:08 AM

The cattiest remark I heard surrounding the Razzies was the proposed nomination of Sharon Stone's aging breasts as Worst Onscreen Duo.

I still think she's lovely, but that remark had me rolling.

Vodstok

01-24-2007, 09:20 AM

HAHA!

I have actually thought she hasnt looked all that great for years (not really my type anyway)

At any rate she HAS to be better than Meg Ryan... She reminde dme of the southpark episode with the ski competition....

"Quaaaaade... Start the reactor..."

One of the greatest pop-culture references wrapped in a hilarious sick joke, ever... And referred to amovie with Sharon Stone. See? These things always come full circle :)

alkytrio666

01-24-2007, 12:21 PM

Pan's Labyrinth is truely one of the most visually pleasing films I think I've ever seen. It's beautiful and horrifying, and it does such a nice job touching that hard subject of loss of innocence. It shows us a strong message but doesn't shove it in our faces. Every performance, line, monster, and set was perfect.

And I think we have a new contender for most humanly evil villian: Capitán Vidal was vicious!

the_real_linda

01-24-2007, 01:42 PM

The cattiest remark I heard surrounding the Razzies was the proposed nomination of Sharon Stone's aging breasts as Worst Onscreen Duo.

I still think she's lovely, but that remark had me rolling.

seriously..... :D :D got me giggling

can't get enough gore

01-24-2007, 02:23 PM

can someone explain this movie to me??? it makes no sense

the_real_linda

01-24-2007, 02:25 PM

well i ended up being more interested with the real world stuff that went on with the army....love it when she sliced his cheek

Roderick Usher

01-24-2007, 02:32 PM

can someone explain this movie to me??? it makes no sense

It is the story of a young girl's escape from the horror of her real life as a step child of a sadistic Captain in Franco's Army (this is set just after the Spanish Civil War) into a fantasy world that is equally terrifying.

It is a masterful piece of storytelling that is a fairy tale in the Grimmest sense. And the true brilliance of the film is that director Del Toro depicts the horrors of the real world as even more violent and dangerous than the horrors of the fantasy world.

It is the most enjoyable theater-going experience I have had in quite some time and (even though it is subtitled) I recommend it highly to everyone who loves film. Hope that helps.

can't get enough gore

01-25-2007, 08:52 AM

this movie sounds boring

Shadow

01-25-2007, 09:06 AM

I think it sounds great I am looking forward to watching it.

joshaube

01-26-2007, 12:16 PM

I'll be seeing this in one hour. I'm really looking forward to it; with all the hype around it, I hope I don't end up dissapointed.

alkytrio666

01-26-2007, 12:24 PM

this movie sounds boring

You sound boring.

joshaube

01-26-2007, 12:34 PM

You sound boring.

Well... his name is "can't get enough gore".

Roderick Usher

01-26-2007, 01:53 PM

Well... his name is "can't get enough gore".

And he'll totally miss out on this one...and the gore in it is sooooo tasty

Papillon Noir

01-30-2007, 06:40 AM

I saw this film and I must say that it was wonderful. Has a nice mix of fantasy, horror, and drama.

Though most of the story is set in the non-fantasy world. The girl's stepfather is a true monster, killing and torturing quite a few people. The acting is excellent.

The costumes and special effects are really great too. The creature with it's eyes in it's hands is really frightening. Poor faeries.

Jacob Singer

01-30-2007, 07:27 AM

Though most of the story is set in the non-fantasy world. The girl's stepfather is a true monster, killing and torturing quite a few people. The acting is excellent..

Yes the part that was real make references to the Spanish Civil war, and the fascist govern of Francisco Franco (But in some strange way it's a dark periode of our history).

a mccuaig

01-31-2007, 09:18 AM

Oh boy, now I have to see it! It sounds like a truly original movie, I'm tired of the same ol' crap. I thought the previews were groovy.

Shadow

01-31-2007, 10:33 AM

Oh boy, now I have to see it! It sounds like a truly original movie, I'm tired of the same ol' crap. I thought the previews were groovy.

HERE HERE! I agree! Can not wait to see it mind being in the UK I will probably see it last :(

can't get enough gore

01-31-2007, 04:38 PM

it would be boring for a tightly wound 13 year old badass with something to prove.

I "might" see it:confused: oh yeah sorry for giving my opinion dick head...i might be an ass about a few things,but you dont need to be an asshole about it..NOTE: i didnt say "this movie looks boring, i know everything" so that statement you made no sense and i never act like that