The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (DVD) Reviews

There are only a handful of Directors whose names can be used as an adjective. State something is "Hitchcock-ian" and we know to expect a dark full tale of intrigue, whilst it is almost compulsory to describe bloody crime thrillers as "Tarantino-esque". Terry Gilliam is another whose mere name evokes such ...  Read the complete review

A 1,000 year old immortal, Dr Parnassus, makes his money by entertaining the public in a mysterious theatre show. Along with his daughter, Valentina, and helpers Anton and Percy, the team travel around in their wagon which unfolds to be their stage. The audience are given the chance to step inside a magical mirror where Dr Parnassus will control ...  Read the complete review

FILM ONLY REVIEW The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus ************************** The Story ******** During a time when, Dr Parnassus was a young monastery monk, Dr Parnassus encounters the Devil - or should I say, the Devil comes to find him. They discuss 'the meaning of life, its validity, how vulnerable and ...  Read the complete review

If you are a fan of the fantastical then this film is for you. I love films of this genre and was genuinely excited, though slightly unsure as I approached the cinema to see it last week. I had read some less than favourable reviews and though I try not to be influenced by film critics, I was hoping Terry wouldn't let me down. Needless ...  Read the complete review

I was taken to see this film recently at Cineworld, and I must say it was quite an impressive work, although certainly a very creative film that is somewhat illogical (in a good way) in parts. The film follows a travelling fair ground type attraction, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus". Unsurprisingly, it is Doctor Parnassus that owns ...  Read the complete review

****This is film only review**** The other day I went to see one of the most unusual, compelling and downright bizarre films I've ever seen. If you want a film which is escapist then this is it, a complete fantasy world. If you go with an open mind, not expecting everything to make sense, like me you will probably forget anything that's ...  Read the complete review

It was fascinating seeing an interview recently with Terry Gilliam on how this film managed to finally get completed after the death of Heath Ledger during filming and all the Hollywood stars who offerred their services to ensure that the film got done hence you have the role originally intended for Ledger being performed by not only himself but ...  Read the complete review

note: also appears on my film review website, www.thefilmblogger.com, thanks! Terry Gilliam's much-hyped, long-awaited fantastical epic The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus hit a rather cumbersome speed-bump with the death of its lead performer, Heath Ledger, in early 2008. Gilliam is in the same privileged position as only a small ...  Read the complete review

This is the film that Heath Ledger was making when he died, and it's a strange feeling to watch it, because it's hard to imagine any other film where the gaps could have been plausibly filled. It's a weird and wonderful concoction by Terry Gilliam, that unfortunately doesn't quite work, but nevertheless is worth watching for the sheer ...  Read the complete review