This film lacks a deep plot and satisfying character development but utilizes superb action sequences and CG effects. A decent movie overall that is an excellent swashbuckling trip.
First of all, this movie is not for children. There is plenty of gore and violence. However, if you have the stomach for blood and dismemberment, you will find this to be an interesting fairy tale set in Spain around WWII. My biggest complaint was that the movie was promoted as fantasy, but the balance ends up being about 2/3 Spain and 1/3 fantasy world. Also the audio is all in Spanish, but the English subtitles don't really get in the way of enjoying this artistic and moving film.