This film is outstanding. I saw it last night after hearing a few very positive reviews and I was not disappointed. This is both one of the most beautiful and the most gruesome/chilling films I have ever seen. The contrast between this, and between Franco's Spain and the Labyrinth are amazing. Franco's Spain in itself is a great backdrop to the film . The labyrinth is a superb piece of fantasy, with amazingly creepy characters, the characters are all well-developed and excellent. The acting is also perfect, as is the music, i would recommend it to anyone, except children who will have nightmares.