This movie is a magical adventure whitch features elves, demons and other mythical creatures. By killing every unicorn in the world Darkness, the personification of evil, plans to turn the pastoral Eden, where this story takes place, into an Arctic wasteland. Fortunately, sprightly Jack (Tom Cruise in his first important role) and his friends, are disposed to do everything to save the world and princess Lili, whom Darkness intends to make his wife, from the hands of this evil monster. Tim Curry
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PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006)
Certification18 Our Rating
Guillermo Del Toro's blockbusting tale of a young girl struggling to make sense of the violent world around her was a big 2006 arthouse hit. Continuing his exploration of the impact of the Spanish Civil War on his generation (it was also the backdrop for his excellent ghost story, The Devil's Backbone) Del Toro's fantasy mixes strong horror with fairytale-style aesthetics to great effect, making Ofelia's escape into an imaginary realm a poignant response to the cruel realities of her existence.
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STRINGS (2004)
CertificationPG Our Rating
Anders Ronnow-Klarlund has pulled off something of a coup here. Billed as the first 'fully integrated' puppet feature, though the seminal Team America must have come a close second. Strings treads a very different terrain to the Parker/Stone collaboration though. The tone is more evocative of classical myth from one of the ancient civilisations. It deals with suicide, piety, long burning grudges, hidden identity, political corruption, greed, sexual desire and destiny. The style is reminscent of
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