There's darkness in difficult places. And we're drawn to it. Happy movies rarely win critical applause. Russian depression, German war movies and Asian family struggles are more likely to accomplish that. Below the USA, nothing's darker than Argentina's 'Embrace of the Serpent'. And Mexico gave us director Guillermo del Toro's who, early on gave us 'The Devil's Backbone'.
'Tigers Are Not Afraid' may not have the big budget but reminds me of Del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth'. Fantasy is used as a tool by children to cope with the horror of living in violence.
'Tigers' teaches us more about life than the 'Lion King'. Consequently, it's more important to watch.
'Tigers Are Not Afraid' may not have the big budget but reminds me of Del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth'. Fantasy is used as a tool by children to cope with the horror of living in violence.
'Tigers' teaches us more about life than the 'Lion King'. Consequently, it's more important to watch.