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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

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"Very good but not Gilliam's best."
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

A very entertaining movie. I love how they deal with Ledger's death and introduce three wonderful cameo's. Not to everyones taste but a must for Gilliam fans.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Disappointing"
2 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Sorry folks i thought this would be a really good dvd with the likes of Johnny Depp and Heath Ledger in it, but it just didn't . I feel that it is slow and boring let alone the story line wasn't happening for me. A real disappointment to us all in this family from 6 to 57.

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"Stupendous"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This movie is quite a feast for the eyes, some of the effects are top notch. I also think the cast was very good for the scale of story-telling that was attempted. However, it got rather confusing in places, and as a whole left you scratching your head as to what you actually watched for the last 2 hours. For me, I like movies that you have to go back and watch again, or that have obscure or other-worldly meanings attached to them, but because of this, I would not recommend to most of my friends or family. I think Gilliam's ima­gination got the better of him this time.

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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Enter a dazzling world of fantasy in The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, Director Terry Gilliam's magical adventure tale starring Heath Ledger in his last film role along with Christopher Plummer, Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law.

In exchange for extraordinary powers, Dr. Parnassus (Plummer)makes a deal with the Devil to turn over any child of his when they turn sixteen. But as his daughter Valentina (Lily Cole) birthday approaches, a mysterious stranger (Ledger) arrives with the power to change everything.

In this captivating, explosive, and wonderfully imaginative race against time, Dr. Parnassus must fight to save his daughter in a never-ending landscape of surreal obstacles – and undo the mistakes of his past once and for all!

Critic Reviews:

  • " One of the greatest motion pictures ever. From its astounding themes to its brilliant cast, stunning design to enchanting score, undeniable smarts to lasting significance, this is Cinéma! Buy this movie. View this movie. Marry this movie. I have spoken. " – Gregory Weinkauf
  • " The fantastical, messy, noisy, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink result might be a tad crazy-making for some, but fans of Brazil, Time Bandits, and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen can step right up. " – Patty Jones
  • " As one of the last great proprietors of motion picture prestidigitation, Gilliam is his own protagonist. As you follow the fall of Parnassus, you see the story of the director's rise, rejection, and reinvention of himself. " – Bill Gibron
Release date Australia
June 9th, 2010
Movie Format
Blu-ray Region
  • Region B
Aspect Ratio
  • 1.85 : 1
Language
English
Length (Minutes)
122
Subtitles
English
Supported Audio
  • Dolby Digital Surround 2.0
  • Dolby Digital Surround 5.1
Country of Production
  • USA
Genres
Original Release Year
2010
Box Dimensions (mm)
135x171x14
UPC
9317731075810
Product ID
5639391

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