They are on a section of the Mississippi which alternates between refineries, chemical plants, and plantation museums — and they are close to two of
the finest examples of the latter: Laura (a unique Creole plantation) and Oak Alley (a real «Gone With The Wind» experience that even offers freshly - made Mint Juleps).
Boasting a labyrinthine, impressionistic plot that you can either get hung up on the details
of or allow wash over you in a haze
of fragmentary images and evocative soundtrack details (we're more for the
latter course, but both work out just
fine), it's a prime
example of a film that many will find frustrating in its opacity, but that brings a tenfold return on investment for those willing to let themselves be borne along by its currents.
Examples of del Toro's love
of classic movies and TV, as well as vintage songs, is everywhere, the
latter nicely complementing the
fine score by Alexandre Desplat.