Although it was very bloody and disturbing, and full of swears (whats new?), it was amazing acting, scenery, and computer animation. This movie was dark, and more of a nightmare than a fairy- tale, and you can clearly see that Guillermo Del Toro isn't afraid of the dark. Parents, this movie is outstanding, but not polite with kids. DO NOT LET KIDS UNDER 15 SEE THIS. Yes, I'm 12, but their was one scene that was just to much for me and I looked away and shiver. This movie is scary, all- to- real, gory, and beautiful. The make- up won a academy, and the language was strong, including uses of F***, SH**, and H, E double hokey- stick, 'son of a B****'. Don't let us stop you from seeing this movie if you have kids. JUST SEE IT!!!!!! Violence includes: A man's head being bashed by a wine bottle, and a man's cheek ripped out by a kitchen knife. Please stop reading this review and see this movie. NOW!!!

This brilliant, artistic film, beautifully illustrates true perseverance, courage in the face of almost-certain death, and the innocence of childhood. Watching this film the first time, you are amazed at how overwhelmingly gorgeous this is. It has perfect cinematography, a haunting, heart-stirring soundtrack, and a wonderfully creative story line. Please keep in mind that "Pan's Labyrinth" did not earn a Restricted rating for nothing. Graphic violence, blood, and the carnage of war is sprinkled throughout. Yet this film also one three Academy Awards, which also tells you, the viewer, something. There is really no age limit for the film, as it does not depend on the age of the viewer so much as it depends on the maturity of the viewer. Being a teenager, I know for a fact that most other viewers at my age would not see it for two primary reasons: the fact that it is fully subtitled (yes, you have to read the movie), but after awhile you, as the viewer, begin to read the subtitles naturally and without annoyance; and the fact that to truly understand the beauty of the film, after it is over, you have to think for a minute or two in order to fully understand the true scope. That being said, one of my friends [who is mature enough to enjoy the film and not be bored because there is no nudity involved (which, other then the two reasons listed above is another large factor for teenage viewing)] greatly enjoys the film and has drawn upon it for its artistic style and theme. I note that some other reviewers are concerned about the language. The so-called 'horrible' language in the film just concerns a couple of 'F' bombs in the subtitles, so you are in fact reading it and not hearing the word. All in all, this was a brilliant film that I would recommend to mature men and women who can appreciate the film for what it is and not demote it for what it is not. Go out and rent or buy the film immediately. You will deeply regret it if you do not see it. I only ask one thing: if you enjoyed the film after viewing it, please tell your friends and relatives about it. The only way an excellent movie can be cherished and recognized is if everyone in the world has a chance to see it.

A very, very good movie, one of my favorites. I love the shrouded mystery and suspense that lingers about the essence of the movie. I just can't put the movie into words, it's far too complicated; you'll just have to watch it for yourself. A few scenes concerning violence and gore that parents should be concerned about, though. -Captain Vidal takes a bottle and beats a late teens son (about 16, 17?) and brutally beats his face to a bloody pulp. -'The Pale Man' Graphically tears two faeries heads' off and eats their bodies, blood streaming down his face. -An intense torture scene (torture not shown, but the bloody aftermath is shown) where the aftermath involves a young man with his hand barely attatched to his arm, bruises and wounds all over his body, blood streaming down his face, and a horrible lisp. -A woman stabs a man multiple times, once in the shoulder blade, once near the gut, and another time tearing through his cheek giving him a 'glasgow' smile. -SPOILER: A man shoots a little girl in the gut, causing blood to stream out of the bullet hole, leaving the girl to eventually die. -There is a scene between the middle and end where a man is shot about 5 times in the shoulders, blood spraying as he's shot down. The other men accompanying him are killed also by guns, but not as violently. -A toad ingests 3 stones, and as a result it regurgitates its insides. (Very groseteque, but not neccessarily gory) Captain Vidal IS NOT a good role model at all. A self-centered, cowardly, violent, cruel, unforgiving man. Accompanied by the swears (F*ck, D**m, SH*t, etc.) and gore, he is NOT what you want your child to turn into. Overall, it's an amazing film, just be aware that there is graphic violence, gore, and plenty of swearing in this movie, so be cautious of letting your little ones see it.

This is one of the best movies I've seen all year! It combines fantasy and a war story together to make a great movie. I didn't want to watch this movie but my brother made me and it turned out I loved it! But it is NOT a kids movie. It is violent, intense, depressing, and at one point scary. There is a lot about torture. I'll admit it was a little over my head. 15+

I liked Pan's Labyrinth, but I wouldn't recommend for kids 12 and under. There was a lot, and I mean, a lot of violence. The ending of the movie was so sad that it made me cry like crazy.

Hasn't anyone noticed that Ofelia dies at the end? FYI, I watched this movie when I was nine or ten.

Gullermo Del Toro's three tim oscar-winning fantasy film, Pan's Labrynth, is a beaituflly filmed, well imagined and thoroughly entertaining fairy tale for adults, and it is a film that still doesn't waver in it's brilliance, no matter how many times you watch it. When the film was going through iot's oproduction, you could tell that Del Toro was having an absolute blast dsigining the set's, visual effects and imaginative little world that the movie inhabits, and it definitely shows. I have always found Gullermo Del Toro to be a very talented, and geuninely imaginated filmmaker who has such a unique visual vision, that he could probably colour even the most boring and dull films out there, and give them heart, soul and a character that weactually care for. Sure, it feels like a slight cop out that the main character is a little girl, so that at first it feels like you have to care aout her, but once the movie get's rolling, you find the character of Ofelia to a compassionate and kind person, and probably the most of any other character in the film. So, despite the fact that this film is essentially a fairy tale fantasy, it still carries a much-deserved R Rating: There are several instance of strong brutal bloody violence, including lot's of people being shot,having there faces slashed, gigantic fantastical creatures deforming themselves and even a few mutilations and decapitations here and there. Also, there is infrequent but strong profanity, including words such as f--k, sh-t, hell and b-tch, but since the movie is in Spanish with English subtitles, it slightly lessens the effect. So, if you are a fan of fantasy movies, than you should certainly check this imaginative little gem of a movie out, because it is definitely worth it. Reccomended.

I first saw this when I was 6 years old. It gave me nightmares. All I remember from watching it that first time was being scared to death. It is a dark, disturbing, and extremely twisted fairy tale told through a young girl's eyes. I definitely shouldn't have seen it that young. I saw it again a couple years later and it is absolutely gorgeous. Very violent, but a gorgeous film. (I still probably shouldn't have watched it, but I already did, so what's the point?) An absolutely spectacular movie.