Guillermo del Toro to Bring ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Back to Cannes in New 4K Restoration, 20 Years After Its Record-Breaking Standing Ovation

Let me guess: you aren't Spanish.

Upvoted for a truly unpopular opinion. Could be the effort of having to read it made people rate it more highly than it deserved. I don't remember the story seeming thin but it's been 15 years since I've seen it.

I watched it a few years after release with zero expectations, just a general recommendation by a family member and I thought it was it was a great experience. Although I can sort of agree with the more style than substance arguement.