An interesting yet twisted show, it reminded me something like Alice in Wonderland but a very darker version of it.

7/10
shazjoao@ - 868 reviews
20.10.2011

I really wanted to like this movie from the previews. I like Ledger and Depp as actors. I also like weird movies and this one conjured images of Brazil, then I realized it was the same director (Terry Gilliam) 26 years apart. Maybe I should look into his other work? You have to give the movie credit, it is quite original. Acting was great by Christopher Plummer and Heath Ledger, even Andrew Garfield! Any movie with Tom Waits in it has got to be cool... well, maybe not. It was just a classic "devil's making deals for peoples' souls" with add-ons, and barring the excellent imagery, it was kind of boring. Serious film buffs will probably appreciate it for years to come. There is some interesting social commentary, but no morals to be found. Overall a fun romp, but certainly not everyone will enjoy it!

5/10
nanolovesjesus@ - 60 reviews
5.9.2011 - age: 26-35

Lots of good messages, good acting, imagination, amazing surreal landscapes, humor and magic. It also has a good script and good acting. I like the characters. A very unusual & interesting movie. It is fascinating! I've seen it a few times and each time I get more from it.

9/10
wheelkeeper@ - first review
25.3.2011 - age: 50+

A wonderful stretch of the imagination. Brilliant acting.

9/10
edhale.lv@ - first review
3.1.2011 - age: 50+

Impressive set of actors here. Story is ok, effects are nice too. Enjoyed it.

7/10
patb@ - 26 reviews
18.7.2010 - age: 36-49

Very imaginative and fun. There may have been not enough time shown in the actual "imaginarium", because the scenes that were shown were very interesting.

9/10
conn_chill@ - first review
9.4.2010 - age: 13-17

A bit quirky and bizarre for sure, but I really enjoyed it. Thes story itself was so different altho seemingly similar. The actors were all wonderful and the actress who played the daughter was enchanting. A bit different for most, I'm sure, but a must see for me!

9/10
julyjellybean@ - 51 reviews
1.3.2010 - age: 18-25

We thought it would be interesting, but the interesting parts only lasted a couple minutes. The movie stalled way too many times with pointless, meaningless dialogue that really didn't further the plot. I didn't think this movie would keep me looking at my watch... but it did.

3/10
lindze_1@ - 11 reviews
15.2.2010 - age: 26-35

Meh... just not a fan of Terry Gilliam's craziness. It's special. But like when you say that about food, you're not really enjoying it that much. While I understand fanatics of dreams and unexplained metaphores will love it quite much, to me it's interesting at best. I'd rather watch Charlie and the Chocolate factory again.

6/10
gatoo_k@ - 5 reviews
12.2.2010 - age: 26-35

Oh thank you to all that heard my prayers! A real movie has been made in this decade! Forget who plays who. Forget the world outside is so real. Forget everything you watched in the last 10 years and finally enjoy a movie made for what they are meant to. To entertain and to be fill with wonder. Thank you Terry Gilliam. Thank you.

10/10
frenchsapho7@ - 10 reviews
3.2.2010 - age: 26-35

Beautiful movie. Very dark, very enjoyable. And I think the performances from all of the actors/actresses were phenomenal.

9/10
tsnape@ - first review
2.2.2010 - age: 26-35

I generally never give a movie a 10 but in this case, I feel I have to if only to offset the anine reviews giving it a 1. This is a very interesting movie, well-acted and beautifully presented. Johnny Depp is nothing short of brilliant. Depp is able to play Heath Ledger playing a character. Stunning! On the other hand, Judd Law is mediocre. Highly recommended to anyone tired of the standard hollywood fare.

10/10
andreacsummers@ - 2 reviews
30.1.2010 - age: 50+

The Imaginsrium of Doctor Parnassus is not your regular everyday movie. It is a movie filled with serlalisum, excitment and intergie. While the plot sometimes wondered, the overall theme of the movie was different and definitly worth seeing. Jonney Dept was faberlus as one of the many faces of a mystierous creater. This moive brings a new meaning to the other side of the looking glass.

8/10
haily@ - first review
29.1.2010 - age: 13-17

This extraordinary movie full of colour and magic made me think about how people in society gamble with the lives of others to have it their way, for control, power and gain. Unnecessary evil is a choice and a collaborative work. Heath, Johnny, Jude, Colin and the rest of the cast were amazing, it was like watching theater for intellectuals.

10/10
khiem5@ - first review
29.1.2010 - age: 26-35

At 10:30 this morning, at the Rainbow, G and I saw Terry Gilliam's The Imagination of Doctor Parnassus. We have liked his stuff from Monty Python on and wanted to catch this one in a theatre before it left town; but it'll likely be back in Ottawa to the Byetown at least. The plot is the Faustian story. To our delight, Christopher Plummer played his Lear character (Stratford and Broadway), and we are familiar with Chris' Lear. And there is a straight-speaking midget fool character, as in Lear, a young beautiful and darling daughter Cordelia character, whom he has jeopardized with his scheming and gambling, and two cleaver male suitors and rivals. They are all together in a travelling magic stage show, which includes a mirror, the other side of which one finds the fantasy world of his own imagination and the movie enters this animated fantasy from time to time, but spends most of the time with the stage reality of the impeding delivery of the darling daughter to the devious devil, played wonderfully by Tom Watts. All the actors give accomplished performances and there's some solid Python passages. Now I know you shy away from fantasy, and likely rightly so is most cases. But this isn't fantasy like that. It's in the Shakespearian/Elizabethan tradition.

9/10
markfoley@ - 5 reviews
28.1.2010 - age: 50+

In what wants to seem an effort at edgy metacritique, the producers/director capitalize off "Academy-award-winner Heath Ledger" in this perverted tale. The depressed and resentful Heath in the scene where Artemis steals his flute is awful to see. Johnny Depp was good in his part, but his performance does not redeem the experience.

1/10
violbiol@ - 116 reviews
27.1.2010 - age: 18-25

This movie was horrible. It was just depressing watching Heath Ledger try to pretend he was interested in this film, while the devil was made out to be a reasonable and forgiving character.

1/10
battlefield.smurff@ - 21 reviews
27.1.2010 - age: 26-35

Not bad and Johnny was in a short time for a couple of minutes!!!

6/10
heba_lover@ - first review
25.1.2010 - age: 26-35

I loved it, the scenes were so beautiful sometimes made of trash - it was artistry. There were a few nods to Alice I enjoyed. Tom Waits is always a joy to watch.

8/10
lani7dracl@ - 9 reviews
24.1.2010 - age: 36-49

Had potential, but they dropped the ball. Too much unclear in the plot. Visulas are interesting, but not enough to carry the movie.

5/10
leatherface1979@ - 10 reviews
24.1.2010 - age: 26-35

The preveiws made it look so much better than it actually was. To be honest it was kind of a let down, it was original though.

6/10
jasmine.ashley@ - first review
21.1.2010 - age: 18-25

Very creative imagery, befuddled by a poor script and lack-luster storytelling. The actors do well with what they've been given, particularly a delightful performance by Tom Waits. However, the plot of this movie is muddy and slow, and there are events that occur that seem to be thrown in because the director thought they would "look good", rather than to push the plot forward. Nice too look at, harder to sit through.

5/10
scottmaciver@ - 22 reviews
20.1.2010 - age: 26-35

I totally got confused during most part of the movie. Could be my understanding ability? Or mayby the story plot? Lol but there are some good n fantastic visual effects n good part for sure. So it's a worth seeing.

7/10
daisy8782@ - 35 reviews
20.1.2010 - age: 18-25

A must see, Gilliam's fantastic images are magic.

9/10
jp.normand@ - first review
19.1.2010 - age: 50+

It won't fit everyone's taste but for me it was done exceptionally well and the sets were beautifully done. An artists' dream and Heath Ledger's unfortunate death did not feel like it hindered the movie because of his friends' contribution.

8/10
kelseisle@ - 78 reviews
19.1.2010 - age: 26-35

A fabulous movie, I would recommend to go and see it.

10/10
fwinters@ - first review
18.1.2010 - age: 50+

I find it strange that people either hate this movie or call it far-out brilliant. It is not bad: Tom Waits, Heath Ledger and Johnny Depp save this movie. It is definitely not a complex, mind-bending experience. You get your hopes up, but nothing really impresses. People must be used to really boring stuff. Disappointing because it had such incredible potential, but sadly it is just ok.

6/10
samwise@ - first review
18.1.2010 - age: 26-35

Terry Gilliam outdid himself in imagination and creativity. It's not your typical Hollywood movie, which is probably why I enjoyed it so much. Excellent special effects, casting, costumes and scenery.

9/10
rdbridle@ - 5 reviews
17.1.2010 - age: 50+

You either love or hate this movie, mostly because it requires some thought. This is not a simple visual and sound experience like most movies. This movie is very Monty Pythonesque with Gilliam at the controls but it is also an insight into peoples inner drives and dreams, wishes and choices. Lots of symbolism, and deeper meaning, something the majority of people aren't used to. The plot is actually pretty simple: devil makes a bargain with a man and man tries to fix the consequence with another bargain. Whats so confusing about that. Visually stunning and interesting. A real ride.

10/10
j.molavi@ - first review
17.1.2010 - age: 50+

The acting was incredible, then ending was perfect, and the visuals were a rare treat. Great writing, great performances all around... and I mean all around! Every actor played well. Definitely a movie to see with another movie lover (or two) Go for the love of a story - which makes the universe tick... (hint...)

9/10
live4life@ - first review
16.1.2010 - age: 26-35

This was a fantastic movie all around - the casting, the acting, the plot, the cinematography, the creativity.

9/10
k.dobbin@ - 2 reviews
16.1.2010 - age: 50+

Heath Ledger rocked my world... twice.

10/10
ilovetwilight@ - first review
12.1.2010 - age: 50+

I do not normally rate films 10/10 but I feel I should, if only to make up for all of the anine 1s, 2s and 3s people have been giving it. It is a great movie. Visually stunning and wonderous to watch. All of the main characters are superbe including Jonny Depp would does a brilliant job playing Heath Ledger playing a character. This is a film you can get your teeth into, unlike so much of the pablum audiences seem to love.

10/10
eonothea@ - 5 reviews
12.1.2010 - age: 50+

I wanted to like this movie more than I did but honestly it felt a little flat; had its moments but lacked a punch. We finally get to see Heath laid to rest. This movie felt closest to Baron Munchhauzen, and that being said, I think it was the CGI that took away from some of the experience from the movie. The CGI allowed for more fantastical worlds but the real sets from BM worked better. Being real they felt more real, in IoDP I just couldn’t get into the film like I wanted too, many of the scenes were quickly forgotten. Perhaps with Heath’s death too much had to be sacrificed in the editing room for this film to be truly great.

7/10
dylanno@ - 8 reviews
11.1.2010 - age: 26-35

In my opinion this movie is great... not the best but it's a different experience at the movies and there's great acting of course. If you're looking for something different then this is your film.

8/10
henybassmaster@ - first review
11.1.2010 - age: 18-25

Not entirely what I was expecting... it was a lot weirder than I thought going in... but very entertaining and worth the ticket!

9/10
ldappleby@ - 25 reviews
11.1.2010 - age: 26-35

One of the worst movies I have ever watched.

1/10
infinitypeak@ - 5 reviews
11.1.2010 - age: 36-49

Incredibly directed and stunning performances by all cast. Gillian, once more, has proven capable of pure magic.

8/10
info@ - first review
10.1.2010 - age: 36-49

Wow!!! A great movie, but unfortunately very complex to a lot of people, that will judge the movie as a "stupid one". But, for those who are used to Terry Gillian style, go, enjoy and have fun! Heath Ledger is great! And for sure his absence at the end of the movie was felt. But, on the other hand, all the alter egos, Jude Law, Colin Farrel and the brilliant John Deep were great! The movie lets us thinking about what is really true and what comes to our really "imaginarium". The scenario is also great. Christopher Plummer is a very good one also. Once again, all my best to Terry Gillian. Good Job! I will use what someone has written in this website: MMS = Movie Must See!

10/10
ricardo@ - first review
10.1.2010 - age: 36-49

A Gilliam trademark movie, with a strong acting ensemble. The storyline was very inventive- a nice surprise from standard Hollywood fare. It was easy enough to follow along. I recommend it, especially if you enjoy Tim Burton movies crossed with a Monty Python vision. Step into another world. Enjoy the ride. PS_Look for Vancouver sight lines... it was partially shot in our fine city.

7/10
df123@ - first review
10.1.2010 - age: 36-49

I want to see it again. It should be playing everywhere!

10/10
film9000@ - 3 reviews
10.1.2010 - age: 18-25

Terry Gilliam delivers another fine movie.

9/10
aarvidorg@ - first review
9.1.2010 - age: 36-49

It was terrible the sound was off , the story line didn't make sense it was just horrible. NEVER watch.

1/10
xocutieox_@ - 3 reviews
9.1.2010 - age: 13-17

VERY DIFFERENT. Don't go in expecting a movie that makes a lot of sense BUT... watch carefully and enjoy the ride. Younger people I would think would tend to be bored. It does take some serious thought but in the end it's worth it.

7/10
weeangel_99@ - 177 reviews
8.1.2010 - age: 36-49