Spirited Away (2001)
8.4
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Known as "Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi" in its country of origin, this Japanese animated fantasy...
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The White Song
9.0
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Book
The final book in the epic fantasy series readers are comparing to David Gemmell and Raymond E....
Day Watch (2007)
7.1
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Sequel to the Russian fantasy thriller, 'Night Watch'. Over a year has passed since the denouement...
Sucker Punch (2011)
6.2
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Locked away, a young woman named Babydoll (Emily Browning) retreats to a fantasy world where she is...
Football Manager Touch 2018
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The full game experience, with less pre-match build up. Choose from over 2,500 clubs in over 50...
Tales From The Darkside
7.8
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This 30-minute horror/fantasy anthology series follows in the vein of The Twilight Zone. Each week...
The Hod King
Book
THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED BOOKS OF BABEL SERIES, SET IN A LABYRINTHINE WORLD OF MENACE...
Blazing Minds (92 KP) rated Shed of the Dead (2019) in Movies
Nov 1, 2021 (Updated Nov 3, 2021)
Look out for the Kane Hodder in the movie as well, his portrayal of the character Mr Parsons had me laughing out loud at one point, certainly not the sort of role you’d expect to see Hodder in, but it’s priceless, but there is a little more to his character than you first expect, brilliant.
Phillip McSween (751 KP) rated Pan's Labyrinth (2006) in Movies
Apr 26, 2018
Acting: 10
Beginning: 7
Not the best start I've seen in a film, but certainly not the worst. It gives you just enough to hook you and anticipate what is to follow.
Characters: 10
Cinematography/Visuals: 8
Conflict: 5
Genre: 3
Memorability: 8
The high score here is moreso indicative of director Guillermo del Toro trying something new and daring to be different. The creatures and the world in which they belong were unique enough to stand their own among other fantasy films I've seen. However, as the film shifts back and forth between fantasy and reality, I didn't get as much of the former as I would have hoped.
Pace: 4
Plot: 5
Again, I applaud an attempt to be innovative. What bothered me was how much was going on at once. It made it hard for me to enjoy the film as a whole. Things get pretty dark and depressing with no redemption in sight. I question some of the plot choices. Also, I was hoping that the fantasy world had a closer tie to the real world. Things fell apart for me when they did finally try and combine the two.
Resolution: 3
Overall: 63
A film with potential squandered by a mediocre ending and not going all in on the fantasy side. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I know a number of people that love it. I didn't.
