The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

2009
12A
2h 3m

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6.8/10

156K

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Adventure Comedy Fantasy Mystery

Having made a deal with the Devil himself for immortality many millennia ago, the now decrepit mystic Doctor Parnassus fights for the freedom of his only daughter's soul.Having made a deal with the Devil himself for immortality many millennia ago, the now decrepit mystic Doctor Parnassus fights for the freedom of his only daughter's soul.Having made a deal with the Devil himself for immortality many millennia ago, the now decrepit mystic Doctor Parnassus fights for the freedom of his only daughter's soul.

Director
- Terry Gilliam
Writers
- Terry Gilliam
- Charles McKeown
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

156K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,724

136

Director
- Terry Gilliam
Writers
- Terry Gilliam
- Charles McKeown
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 5 wins & 23 nominations total

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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

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The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus: Love Scene On The Boat

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The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus: Love Scene On The Boat

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The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus: Clip 3

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The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus: Clip 1

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Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus: Heath Ledger Helps Lilly Cole

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The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus: Little Boy Goes Into The Imaginarium

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Trivia
Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law gave all the income they received for this movie to Heath Ledger's daughter Matilda, so that her economic future would be secure.

Goofs
At the temple, bird feces lands on Mr. Nick's right shoulder. In the next shot, his jacket is clean.

Quotes
Tony: Nothing is permanent, not even death.

Crazy credits
The credits begin with "A Film from Heath Ledger & Friends", which is tribute to Ledger who passed away during filming, and a nod to his real life friends (Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law), who stepped in to finish his uncompleted scenes.

Connections
Featured in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #17.4 (2009)

Soundtracks
We Are the Children of the World
Written by Terry Gilliam
Arranged by Mychael Danna & Jeff Danna
Performed by Jam Theatre Company
Choir Conducted by Jo Noel (as Jo Noel Hartley)

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Featured review

6/10

A Unique and Extraordinary Adventure

The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus is a very strange film but it pulls together wonderfully. It was dark but funny at the same time. I really loved the imaginarium sequences. Gilliam uses dream-like imagery and odd behavior to construct a fantastic escape into imagination. Although the CGI was admittedly simplistic, it was fitting for the fantasy realm. Great performances, especially by Heath Ledger and Colin Farrell.

I don't think this movie is for everyone since it has received mixed reactions. I also would advise against having certain expectations going into it, because there's no way to anticipate what you will get out of the film. But for me, it was certainly a real treat and very enjoyable throughout.

6/10