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      The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

      2009, Fantasy/Adventure, 2h 2m

      197 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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      Terry Gilliam remains as indulgent as ever, but The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus represents a return to the intoxicatingly imaginative, darkly beautiful power of his earlier work, with fine performances to match all the visual spectacle. Read critic reviews

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      Dr. Parnassus (Christopher Plummer), the leader of a traveling show, has a dark secret. Thousands of years ago he traded the soul of his daughter, Valentina, to the devil. Now the devil has come to collect his prize. To save her, Parnassus must make a final wager: Whoever collects five souls first will win Valentina. Tony (Heath Ledger), a man saved from hanging by Parnassus' troupe, agrees to help collect them, with his eye on marrying Valentina.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Smoking|Language|Some Sensuality|Violent Images)

      • Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery & thriller

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Terry Gilliam

      • Producer: Amy Gilliam, Samuel Hadida, William Vince, Terry Gilliam

      • Writer: Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $7.7M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics

      • Production Co: Infinity Entertainment, E1 Entertainment, Poo Poo Pictures

      Cast & Crew

      Lily Cole
      Tom Waits
      Johnny Depp
      Jude Law
      Colin Farrell
      Peter Stormare
      Simon Day
      Montserrat Lombard
      Moya Brady
      Terry Gilliam
      Charles McKeown
      David Valleau
      Victor Hadida
      Jeff Danna
      Mychael Danna
      Nicola Pecorini
      Mick Audsley
      Anastasia Masaro
      Monique Prudhomme
      Denis Schnegg
      Dan Hermansen
      Caroline Smith
      Shane Vieau

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      • Oct 24, 2017

        Terry Gilliam returns to the world building he has been relishing in since the 80s, you could feel a sense of genuine love from the filmmaker. My central issue is the story is a little messy and it undoes the conclusion of the film, a little more explanation couldn't have hurt the film. I have a feeling the film had to sustain a huge overhaul that was due to the death of Heath Ledger, it would have been nice to experience the true film and also another visit to the joker role. The film has a true visionary at the helm and I think further viewings will increase my opinion, like most of his films. I like true original stories and having this unique little film in the world isn't the worst thing. 23-10-2017.

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      • Aug 19, 2016

        Weird, but nevertheless imaginative and fascinating

        serge e Super Reviewer
      • Aug 02, 2014

        evocative of baron munchausen. all good if you like that sort of thing.

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      • Aug 30, 2013

        It took me time to watch this movie, for the first two times I almost found it boring already after 30 minutes, but it was worth to give a try for the 3rd time. Great Perfomance by Heath Ledger.

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