Review: The Devil's Backbone

[ItsAlive75]

Originally posted by Angra
Was that a positive comment?:confused:

You know, at first it was but now I'm not sure at all.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

Is it really scary?

[Angra]

Originally posted by X¤MurderDoll¤X
Is it really scary?

No, it´s a LITTLE scary. But is´s a good movie and very entertaining also. The ending could have been a lot creepier but..... Yeah well..

[nine9]

I loved this movie! I thought it was more sad than scary though.

The director did Hellboy? Really?:confused: If so that is really weird...........I kind of liked Hellboy, but completely different movie than this one.

[MisterSadistro]

Is it really scary?

No, not at all if you. Nothing in the film ever really makes you "jump". It's more of an eerieness that never really seems to let up. I'd recommend it though.
CK

[ItsAlive75]

Just got my copy today and finished watching it. Gotta tell ya, this film is fuckin amazing.

I'm not one for subtitles, but I just got lost in this damn flick. Del Toro is talented to say the least.

Hey, I just saw a review of this movie, and it looked really good but to see it, I maybe forced to buy it without renting it first, is it worth it to you guys? And on another thread it says that they couldn't get the english subtitles up and no hablo espanol.
Thanks guys.

[mothermold]

Originally posted by BH14
This is a great movie and its one of those movies that will hold your attention all throughout. There isnt much gore or scary parts but it definetly worth to watch... Especially if you like "The Others" or "The Sixth Sense". I wish more movies would make scripts like this. 5 stars

a really great atmospheric ghost story.this is without a doubt del toro's best work.....all his "other" films stunk.this movie really delievers on plot and acting,good visuals....an easy 8.worth a look!;)

[bschulte]

My Review of The Devil's Backbone

This Spanish language film (with English subtitles) is a very effective little ghost story. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, The Devil's Backbone follows young Carlos (Fernando Tielve), whose father has been killed in the Spanish Civil War. He is dropped off at an orphanage for kids like himself whose fathers had died fighting for their cause. As Carlos tries to settle in and adjust to his new surroundings, he at first is picked on by the larger and apparently older Jaime (Íñigo Garcés). This changes as the movie progresses, however. The Principal (Marisa Paredes) is a woman dedicated to the Communist cause, and who has lost both her husband and her leg. She is loved by Dr. Casares, a man who has risked his life and stayed in Spain just to be near her. And she is being screwed (literally and figuratively as it turns out) by 20-something Jacinto (Eduardo Noriega), a man who is after one thing and one thing only. As the days go by, Carlos soon learns that the school is haunted. He starts seeing the ghost of a little boy, and the children call this ghost "the one who sighs". I really enjoyed this one. Director del Toro evokes a creepy atmosphere throughout, and the reason the ghost is there soon becomes apparent. Before giving my final rating, let me deviate just a little and mention the subtitles. I am a firm believer that foreign-language films should be watched using the subtitles instead of dubbing. Dubbing is not even an option on this disc, so if you aren't like me and you must have dubbing, I'd probably stay away. On the other hand, this movie is a very good ghost story and is definitely worth forking over your hard-earned dough for. I give it a solid 7/10.