MOVIE OF THE WEEK:

THE ORPHANAGE(2007)

GENRE:

Suspense/Drama/Horror

Director:

J.A. Bayona

Whos in it?:

Belen Rueda (some lady)

Fernando Cayo (i dont know either)

Whats The Deal?:

Like "Oldboy", "The Orpanage" is also a foreign film. Except of course its not korean. It comes from Spain from a first time Director Mr. Bayona. Laura (Belen Rueda) brings her family (Consisting of her Husband and Adopted Son, Simon) back to an old house which was an Orphanage where she was raised. Durring their stay her son Simon has made some imaginary friends...or are they? Simon then disappears and everyone including police is convinced he's dead, except for Laura. She has no doubt in her mind that Simon was taken by his imaginary friends and alone she seeks for him with time against her. Month after, month after, month goes by and small clues lead her to closer and closer to her son. But will it be too late?

Why Should You Watch It?:

To me, it's one of the best Ghost Stories. Produced by Guillermo Del Toro(Pan's Labyrynth, Hell Boy I & II) which really does have a feel of his movies. Has some of the most creepiest scenes without the use of CG(That most movies pretty much rely on now a days). But besides that it's a Horror flick, it's also a great drama. It's a great puzzle movie where in the end, you'll feel satisfied. It's one of the greatest movies you've never seen!