A tale of ghosts and memories that slips through time, [Pedro Páramo] follows the structure of Juan Rulfo’s 1955 text with stringent fidelity, laying the groundwork for a melancholic (if imbalanced) adaptation that finds visual splendor in the macabre.

An alluring ghost story full of visual intrigue and surrealist imagery, giving him the space to showcase his strengths while working out some of the storytelling mechanics.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but at over two hours, this visual adaptation of Rulfo’s only novel rambles without much to say.

Even the most respected literary works don't always translate well to screen, and this is an example of a very challenging adaptation.