Parent reviews for Pan's Labyrinth

This movie is very good, but has a fair amount of disturbing images. They could be a bit much. Also their is some graphic violence, but it's not on the level of a movie like saw. Over all a really good movie that may be to intense/ dark for some people.

I saw this amazing movie with my 15 year old son and he really liked it and handle it very good. I think for teenagers 15 and up it's fine. Violence: 7/10 Sex:2/10 Drugs: 6/10 Swearing 8/10

While it is violent it has wonderful story of magic and doing the right thing during time of stress.

"Pan's Labyrinth" in itself is what I would call a "mature" fantasy; that is it's for children who are old enough and mature enough to handle mature, adult themes as well as the violence that evolves in order to depict real life. The visual effects are amazing and the storytelling is smart , although to complex for younger children to comprehend. It's a thinking movie also; the complexity of the human condition and the negative capabilities people have, but the movie ends on a "hopeful" note which is a powerful element of effective story telling. This film definitely fits the bill as a "mature fantasy".