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reviewed 20 Most Anticipated Movies in 2013. February 13
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20 Most Anticipated Movies in 2013
Before throwing ourselves into this pit full of film stocks, I would like to mention few movies that I'm very excited to see that unfortunately did not made my top 20. There might be some surprises …
reviewed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. February 23, 2012
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
*** out of ****    What's one to expect from a haunted house horror movie produced by legendary Spanish native Guillermo Del Toro? If one has seen the great visual poet's directorial …
reviewed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. January 06, 2012
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
   “Conventional” called “Boring” and they both emailed the non-mathematical version of “Derivative” and they all decided to see Don’t Be Afraid of …
reviewed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. August 31, 2011
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
This remake of a made for tv movie was pretty interesting and in some scenes, scary. The plot was decent enough and some scenes definitely could make you jump in your seat. This movie is a nice change …
reviewed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. August 30, 2011
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
I first watched the original TV movie “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” when I was a mere child, I have to admit, I’ve had some nightmares during that time because of that film. Then …
reviewed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. August 27, 2011
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Star Rating:         Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is an exercise in atmosphere and sheer creepiness. The plot is essentially a compendium of haunted house clichés, …
posted a Quick Tip about Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. August 26, 2011
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Guillermo Del Toro has given us a minor miracle; a remake of a horror movie that not only NEEDED to be remade (since not many people are familiar with it), but also one which succeeds in being a …
reviewed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. August 22, 2011
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
   Take one young, unhappy girl who is sent to live with her busy, preoccupied father and his overly sweetgirlfriend, throw in a super big scary gothic mansion with a basement, that has a sealed …
reviewed Hellboy (2004 movie). August 12, 2011
posted in Speech Bubbles: Comics & Graphic Novels
Hellboy Special Edition DVD
Taking place in 1944, a Nazi unit lead by a Russian mystic named Rasputin (Karel Roden) is attempting to use science to open up a portal, with intentions on releasing a mad god to supposedly defeat …
reviewed Hellboy (2004 movie). May 31, 2011
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Hellboy Special Edition DVD
**** out of ****     I suppose we have "Blade II" to thank for the existence of Guillermo Del Toro's screen adaptation of "Hellboy". That film lead to this one; providing Del Toro …
posted a Quick Tip about Cronos (The Criterion Collection Spec.... April 08, 2011
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Cronos (The Criterion Collection edition DVD and Blu-ray)
Guillermo del Toro's first and arguably best film (along with Pan's Labyrinth). Cronos is a strange fantasy-horror hybrid that tells the cautionary tale of a kindly old man who through an accidental …
reviewed Cronos. December 28, 2010
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Cronos
*** out of ****      Watching "Cronos" made me realize that I need to re-watch every single Guillermo Del Toro film as soon as possible. It also made me realize just why …
reviewed Cronos (The Criterion Collection Spec.... December 15, 2010
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Cronos (The Criterion Collection edition DVD and Blu-ray)
Mainstream movie fans would know Guillermo Del Toro from his work with the underrated “Mimic”, the simple and yet affecting “The Devil’s Backbone”, comic-book adaptations …
posted a Quick Tip about Hellboy (2004 movie). July 12, 2010
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Hellboy Special Edition DVD
Great visualizations and well written story line with strong performances by Blair and Perlman.
posted a Quick Tip about Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno). June 10, 2010
Pan's Labyrinth
Visually stunning; interesting plot
posted a Quick Tip about Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno). June 02, 2010
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Pan's Labyrinth
So, so, so, so CREEPY! I hated the main dude. I was Terrified. *shudders*
reviewed Hellboy (2004 movie). May 04, 2010
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Hellboy Special Edition DVD
I loved Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth and heard he was going to be directing the new Hobbit movie, so I thought I'd check out Hellboy. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed. I generally like …
reviewed Hellboy (2004 movie). May 04, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
Hellboy Special Edition DVD
I loved Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth and heard he was going to be directing the new Hobbit movie, so I thought I'd check out Hellboy. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed. I generally like …
reviewed Devil's Backbone. December 07, 2009
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The Devil's Backbone
     In Guillermo Del Toro’s own admission, “The Devil’s Backbone” is the one film that he has directed that has become his own personal favorite among other horror …
reviewed Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno). December 03, 2009
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Pan's Labyrinth
The fantasy genre doesn't lend itself well to movies, for whatever reason. Before this decade, fantasy films were much more likely to end up on MST3K or, at best, in a "Most Nostalgic Kids Films …
reviewed Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno). November 21, 2009
Pan's Labyrinth
     Pan's Labyrinth takes place in Spain in May and June, 1944, after the Spanish civil war, during the Franquist repression. Also present is the main character Ofelia's fantasy world …
posted a Quick Tip about Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno). November 06, 2009
Pan's Labyrinth
Really amazing film. Extremely thought provoking & beautifully shot. Made me feel like a child again even though it's not a childrens film.
reviewed Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno). November 06, 2009
Pan's Labyrinth
Alice in Wonderland is one of the most beloved stories of our time, It tells of a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole and get's transported to another world where strange creatures rule and the possibilities …
reviewed Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno). September 24, 2009
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Pan's Labyrinth
   Very compelling tale of a young girl who is forced with her sickly and ready to conceive mother, to live with her cruel father in the 1930’s war torn Spanish countryside.  Her …
reviewed Hellboy (2004 movie). September 10, 2009
posted in Speech Bubbles: Comics & Graphic Novels
Hellboy Special Edition DVD
   WARNING: This review contain spoilers!      “What is this that stands before me Figure in black, which points at me Turn around quick and start to run Find out I’m …
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