Sunday, October 27, 2013

The Orphanage

Guillermo Del Toro

I saw this four years ago and was only mildly impressed. I was too harsh. After reading references to the film in various places I decided to give it another look.

It's beautifully assembled, the story is compelling with a strong performance by the lead Belen Rueda who is in nearly every scene. The pacing is spot on, the sets appropriately atmospheric, and the resolution is unexpected and satisfying.

This film belongs in the front ranks of ghost stories.

7

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