I really hated his movie Pan's Labyrnith. First of all, it had a stupid cliched political plot -- evil fascist stepfather. Secondly, it had a lot of unimpressive visual effects -- and they're even less impressive a dozen years later. Third, it was all about brutality and cruelty - torturing a child to death.
But a lot of critics loved it, calling it the best movie of the year and one of the best movies of the century. True, it wasn't very far into the new century when it came out, but I didn't get why the critics were so enthusiastic about it. Was it just the political message (which really wasn't anything to write home about)?
Other stuff that I've seen by him was equally unimpressive -- Cronos, Crimson Peak, Pacific Rim. He's one of those directors whose movies start out looking like somewhat interesting realistic dramas, but then he drags in the kitchy monsters, and you lose interest.
Anyway, it's only a matter of time before a sex scandal comes out and he has to give the award back.
Yep, Commies Good, Franco Bad.
Never understood the attraction of “Pacific Rim”
Glorified Godzilla movie.
I believe Del Toro ruined “The Hobbit”(writer)
I felt that way about this film. It was stylish, and even well-acted, but it left a sour taste in my mouth. I hated the liberal message.
Apparently it's evil nowadays to be normal. Whereas anyone else, even an animal, would be naturally terrified at this creature, the weird or the downtrodden gravitate toward him. Because we all know they're "special."