georgia_appleman Reviews

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

a journey of magic and reality

[10/10 · 19 January 2007]

After seeing the preview for this film during "The Fountain", I was eagerly awaiting it. However, I was unaware of it's being subtitled, but that did not deter me at all. I'm always up for a little reading. This movie was, without a doubt, one of the best movies I have ever seen. It was a superb story that takes it's roots deep into the harsh coldness of reality and the branches into the wildest parts of any imagination or dream. Senior Del Toro wastes no time in letting you know who the bad guy is, and why. Or does he? The twists and turns are easy to follow but surprising none the less. Not a fairy tale for children. The monsters in it are quite creepy, especially the gentlemen with the long fingernails and no eyes (in his head). Just seeing the pictures of the baby-eater made my skin crawl, as well as the rest of the audiences'. Definitely worth seeing, and if you like it as much as I did, you will be purchasing it upon release. Pan's Labyrinth was magical yet sad, much like "What Dreams May come" yet creepy like "snow white: a tale of terror". Excellent!

The audience I was part of actually clapped at the end. As did I.

The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001)

weirdest movie ever

[8/10 · 27 June 2005]

Okay, I don't have the best taste in movies, but when I read the synopsis, I have to admit, I was unhealthily curious. My boyfriend walked out from this movie, but I had to stay to finish it. What would happen to Shizue and the rest of the nutty Katakuris?! I've never seen such an odd film, and with my taste in movies that's saying a lot. Some of my favorites involve anything by Stephen Chow, Rocky Horror, Hedwig, and even blockbusters, like Batman Begins, Dark City, and HitchHiker's Guide. This movie was hilarious. I found it in the horror section of Blockbuster but it should have been placed in the comedy section. At the beginning I thought it was going to be awful but when great-grandpa hit the crow with a chunk of wood, I knew it was going to be awesome. The songs are cheesy and goodhearted and I bet the actors had a blast making this movie. 8 out of 10 from me because it was, straight face here, the Weirdest movie ever. :)