something I never expected

[amelia_petkova]

Today a co-worker told me that there are plans to make Pan's Labyrinth into a musical. I'm torn between "I guess that could work" and "WHAT THE EVERLOVING HELL". I was a tiny bit reassured to learn that Guillermo del Toro is involved, since he was the film's director. If this musical ever does get made, I'm waiting to hear about the parents who took their kids to it because "Oh, Pan like Peter Pan and musicals are all okay for children!" Ahahahahaha, NO.

Comments

[hasufin.livejournal.com]

I think I'm leaning toward it working. Actually, I think it would work pretty well. The songs would really give a surreal feeling, and if done properly can absolutely provide the contrast between the Spanish Civil War and the fae parts.

[amelia-petkova.livejournal.com]

I'm more inclined to "cautiously optimistic" as the idea continues to sink in, though I still imagine the ways this could go oh-so-badly. If this does make it to the stage, I hope they include some of the music from the original soundtrack.