Pan’s Labyrinth - 2006 - Guillermo Del Toro

A perfect blend of reality and fantasy. The reality is set post Spanish Civil War, where a young girl is exposed to pain, sadness and death. In the fantasy world, she completes three tasks to become an immortal princess. Well-woven together, making for an ambiguous but interesting ending. Neha Kumar

Evening - 2007 - Lajos Koltai

A ridiculous chick flick about a granny who sets out to repair her past with the help of her family and an angel. By revealing a family secret she unites her dysfunctional and dislikeable daughters. Evening was such a slow and frustrating movie that one could guess the conclusion, but not bother to find out. Brian Murray