Rent The Orphanage for FREE

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

+70,000 other titles and counting

NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for DVD, Blu-ray & Games rental
1000's of films to stream instantly to your PC, TV or PS3^TM at no extra cost

The Orphanage Reviews

2007

70
from 47,377 members

A haunting and heartbreaking plot full of unimaginable scares and creeping, undefined dread; Juan Antonio Bayona's astounding debut The Orphanage stands as one of the most beautiful and moving horror movies in recent history. Adopting seven-year-old, sweet natured, and imaginative Simon (Roger Princep) has awoken complex .. Read more

Starring	Belen Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Princep, Mabel Rivera
Director	Juan Antonio Bayona
Genres	Horror, World Cinema

Sign up The Orphanage DVD, Blu-ray

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

Critic's review of The Orphanage
View all (1)
- An extraordinary performance by Belén Rueda (The Sea Inside) is the beating heart and tortured soul of The... read more on Time Out
- 61458
- - Nigel Floyd
  - Time Out
  - 11 Sep 2009 at 06:01
Write your own review »
Most helpful member's review of The Orphanage
View all members' reviews (1215)
- - 252
  - 22
  amazing
  
  *****
  
  5 stars
  
  *****
  
  this film was amazing, i went to see it with some friends and i was overall extremely satisfied, its one of... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 549299
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - ElizabethBeckford
  - 1 review
  - Northampton
  - 04 Apr 2008 at 19:29
Most recent members' reviews of The Orphanage
View all members' reviews (1215)
- - 0
  - 0
  What a fantastic movie
  
  Oh boy, talk about hitting the nail on the head with this one. If you liked movies like The Devil's Backbone, Das Experiment, Pans Labyrinth then you will ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1093413
- - Winstonator
  - 7 reviews
  - 17 Feb 2012 at 11:02
- - 0
  - 0
  One that got away from me
  
  This Spanish ghost horror story was a pretty successful cinema release in 2007/2008. It may be a blind spot with me but I found the story incredibly difficult ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1090031
- - Zamy
  - 546 reviews
  - London
  - 08 Feb 2012 at 10:31
- - 0
  - 0
  Thumbs down
  
  There is no point in being a foreign movie fan just for the sake of it - and the creepy children/poltergiest themes have been better handled half a dozen times ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1088575
- - ArthouseAlec
  - 8 reviews
  - 04 Feb 2012 at 10:08
- - 0
  - 0
  bittersweet love story about family
  
  Drama with a touch of emotion that at the end will draw a tear. This film doesn't run fast but creeps to climax. A well told story. I liked it for all the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1087742
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - chocolateparsnips
  - 20 reviews
  - Plymouth
  - 01 Feb 2012 at 16:17
- - 0
  - 1
  Good storyline spoilt by the English subs...
  
  I wern't happy that I had to read subtitles throughout the film I would have given it a bigger score if not for this. However I did find it intriguing it ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1086268
- - Middleageshredder
  - 8 reviews
  - Skegness
  - 28 Jan 2012 at 12:46
- - 0
  - 8
  Careful editing to disguise a foreign language film
  
  This is a pretty average film and you can pretty much guess how it's going to turn out after watching it for about 20 mins or so. My gripe is the fact that ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1084427
- - Marino5549
  - 20 reviews
  - London
  - 22 Jan 2012 at 11:54
- - 1
  - 0
  Completely brilliant!
  
  imaginative storyline with a gripping edge. Really well directed and shot. Unpredictable and emotional end. Must see for film fans!
  
  Report this review
- 1083056
- - LTKME
  - 2 reviews
  - 18 Jan 2012 at 10:17
- - 0
  - 0
  A must see
  
  As this is a subtitled film I was a little doubtful I would get into this film, how wrong was I !!!!, really enjoyed everything about it. Dealing with some ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1082433
- - a customer
  - 16 Jan 2012 at 08:38
- - 0
  - 0
  Great horror film
  
  Great film. Kept the suspence. And had my body going though chills later in the film. I really recommend this movie to people who like an interesting horror flm... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1082299
- - Domzo
  - 10 reviews
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 21:26
- - 0
  - 0
  More of a spooky thriller.
  
  This is a bitter sweet story about a woman who is desperately looking for her son who mysteriously disappeared in their home. There are a few very sad moments ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1081996
- - A1non
  - 1 review
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 02:04
View all members' reviews (1215)

- - 252
  - 22
  amazing
  
  *****
  
  5 stars
  
  *****
  
  this film was amazing, i went to see it with some friends and i was overall extremely satisfied, its one of... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 549299
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - ElizabethBeckford
  - 1 review
  - Northampton
  - 04 Apr 2008 at 19:29
- - 144
  - 0
  Chilling and well told tale
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  A suitably atmospheric ghost story directed well, and plays the emotions to perfection. The Orphanage tells of Laura, an orphan who returns to the orphanage ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 542692
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Meako
  - 59 reviews
  - Sheffield
  - 20 Mar 2008 at 13:18
- - 143
  - 30
  The Orphanage
  
  Didn't bother watching it - it is a spanish film with english subtitles and didn't realise until it arrived (doh) so cant really say whether it was any ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 618792
- - eduffy22
  - 3 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 25 Aug 2008 at 11:54
- - 101
  - 41
  Do not rent or buy!!!
  
  the film is in spanish with subtitles... what is the point come on please? waste of time getting it unless you're fluent in spanish.
  
  Report this review
- 612890
- - craigbenno
  - 4 reviews
  - Liverpool
  - 12 Aug 2008 at 23:31
- - 90
  - 21
  RUBBISH
  
  it's not in english !!!!
  
  Report this review
- 609502
- - a customer
  - nottingham
  - 06 Aug 2008 at 19:45
- - 85
  - 20
  The Orphanage
  
  Its in SPanish!!! No use to us, so didnt watch it, a waste of a film...
  
  Report this review
- 610583
- - a customer
  - High Wycombe
  - 08 Aug 2008 at 17:01
- - 72
  - 14
  Orphanage=S****
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  They should atleast let you know its in spanish and subs.
  
  i was so excited to watch this as i thought it lookd good,but by god i was dissapointed wen... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 606765
- - Flinny879
  - 5 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 01 Aug 2008 at 15:48
- - 70
  - 11
  Orphanage
  
  Wish we had known it was sub titles . Cant be doing with sub titles spoils watching film, did fast forward to see if it changed to English but no, so switched ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 621106
- - a customer
  - Worthing
  - 29 Aug 2008 at 14:43
- - 67
  - 13
  SPANISH!!!!
  
  Didnt watch it. didnt realise it was spanish with subs... Should state more clearly!!
  
  Report this review
- 641654
- - rainymay
  - 15 reviews
  - Canterbury
  - 09 Oct 2008 at 20:52
- - 61
  - 8
  the orphanage
  
  well were do i start oh yeah it was in spanish so wot was the point in sending me this film without warning
  
  Report this review
- 630169
- - shazbo
  - 1 review
  - Blackburn
  - 16 Sep 2008 at 15:31

< Prev
1
2
3
4
5
...
» of 122
Next >

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers

Already a member? Sign in here

Email address:
Password:Forgotten password?

By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

- - Buy
- The Orphanage
  
  A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, where she opens an orphanage for handicapped children. Before long, her son starts to communicate with an invisible new friend....

- - Buy
- The Orphanage
  
  A haunting and heartbreaking plot full of unimaginable scares and creeping, undefined dread; Juan Antonio Bayona's astounding debut The Orphanage stands as one of the most beautiful and moving horror movies in recent history.
  
  Adopting seven-year-old, sweet natured, and imaginative Simon (...