Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Pan's Labyrinth
The movie takes place in fascist Spain during the latter years of World War II. The first scene shows us Ofelia, a young girl of about 12 years old, and her pregnant mother, Cameron, traveling together to live with her stepfather, Captain Vidal. They arrive at his mill, which is being used as a base camp for him and his soldiers as they fight the guerrilla rebels that oppose the dictator. We immediately see Vidal as a cruel, merciless, and disciplined military leader who uses fear to get what he wants. When Ofelia and her mother arrive, he seems only to care for the well being of his son that Cameron is carrying. On their way to the mill, Ofelia discovered a fairy, which in turn follows her. She becomes fascinated by it, and it leads her into the labyrinth, where a faun tells her she is actually Princess Moana of the underworld, and that she must complete three tasks by the full moon to return to her throne. Along with these challenges, Ofelia must also deal with Vidal's watchful eye, her pregnant mother's approaching labour, and her new lifestyle at the mill.
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In your first line, the first time you mention the movie, even though you've mentioned the title in the title of this posting, you still want to name the movie again.
ReplyDeleteCameron is a boy's name! Her name is Carmen!
Maintain present tense for plot summary.
Check the spelling on the princess's name.
You've done a very good job here. This is a nice concise plot summary. One thing to add: mentioned that as a princess of the underworld Ofelia will be immortal.
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I just found one more thing you forgot. Mention that Mercedes and the doctor are both working under the Captain's nose for the rebel cause.
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