Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Nessieldwi Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Tweetienator I re-watched The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus lately on my notebook (better watch on a wide big one - the bigger the better) and was again fascinated by this little movie full of poetry, fine imagination and visuals and a great cast (Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield and Heath Ledger - his last movie as far as I know).Well, this movie is maybe not made for the mainstream taste - if someone complains that this movie makes no sense he should just shut down logic and embrace the experience.Anyway, imo this one belongs to Terry Gilliam's finest moments like The Twelve Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas , Brazil: a fairy tale told in fantastic pictures.

betsybirsh The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus will undoubtedly receive press because of the tragic circumstances- lead actor Heath Ledger died before the film could be completed and other stars finally ended up taking his role to complete it. The film itself is alright but it depends on the audience's sensibilities and preferences. It is definitely a delight to look at, but Terry Gilliam's films have always polarized the audiences. Johnny Depp, Colin Farell and Jude Law fill in for Ledger but ultimately this is a Gilliam show.

KINGJO4606-1 Imaginarium is a film by Terry Gilliam for the contemporary age. Admittedly, the first half of the movie is boring. It gets more interesting as the story continues. The film, with its special effects, reminds me of Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones. However, this is a better movie. It also stars famous actors such as Andrew Garfield and Verne Troyer.The message of the movie is also memorable. It teaches the viewer to judge people for who they are rather than who you want them to be. Choice is also a pretty big theme in the movie.The film is strangely fantastical for one that picks up on Judeo-Christian story elements. Perhaps that is not a bad thing. It might get more people interested in religion in an age that values science and pure reason.In terms of humor, I would not expect that much. There is one scene that I found amusing. For spoiler reasons, I am not going to divulge it; it does involve policemen and violence, though. Since the film is one by Terry Gilliam, it is of course going to simultaneously have understated and outlandish humor at the same time. Again, the film relies on having an over-the-top presentation. In that vein, the film, out of all Terry's films, reminds me the most of his 'the Adventures of Baron Munchausen.' Both movies, if I am not mistaken, seem to tout Counter-Enlightenment values.Mild thumbs up. 6/10

losmanl7 Let me start off by saying that I came into watching this film with a biased opinion. I love this cast hardcore. I mean come on, Heath Ledger straight out of Dogtown clean of the white makeup that caked his face and made him an icon in the DC universe. Andrew Garfield,(whom I must say is my favorite in the film) being goofy as hell and showing us the natural ways of his foreshadowed Peter Parker. Even the somewhat confusing roles of Mr. Depp, Law, and Ferrell all have their moments. No disrespect to Verne Troyer, but I do have a slight fear of little people lol. Anyways, the meshing of their characters put a band-aid on the critical mindfuck that was the plot. It was very enjoyable, and understandable, but you really have to strap in your seat belt and thinking cap to see the movie for the pure dopesauce that it's worth. Forget the flaws and questions you might have, and open up your IMAGINATION. You will love this movie just like me, and if you haven't done so already, you will start speaking with quite the English accent out of respect. Loved it.