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  • The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
  • Opened December 25, 2009 | Runtime:2 hr. 2 min.
  • PG-13
    some sensuality, violent images, smoking and language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 15+. Read More
  • 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 Read More
  • Cast: Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell
  • Director: Terry Gilliam
  • Genres: Fantasy Adventure, Fantasy

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  • Heath Ledger as Tony in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."
  • Christopher Plummer as Dr. Parnassus, Lily Cole as Valentina and Andrew Garfield as Anton in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."
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  • Heath Ledger as Tony and Verne Troyer as Percy in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."
  • Tom Waits as Mr. Nick and Christopher Plummer as Dr. Parnassus in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."
  • Director Terry Gilliam on the set of "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Terry Gilliam's Dark Masterpiece

    by QuanYin50

    Great movie, in the tradition of the European surrealist film makers, like Fellini. Beautiful visuals and color, great fantasy scenes, phenomenal cast. Highly creative and unconventional. More serious than Gilliam's previous films, but still plenty of action, dwarfs, humor, fight scenes, slum scenes, etc. If you want a conventional plot and dislike psychedelic mind bending stuff that's outside of the box, you might not go for this. If you want a thinking person's film that's beautiful to see--go. Great performances from the entire cast--Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, et. al. Terry Gilliam is a complete original.

  • Must Go!

    great fantasy trip

    by alexgmny

    I enjoyed the movie. Original story. Amazing imagination. Great performances. Heath was becoming a greater actor...too bad he is no longer with us. His talent will be missed.

  • So-so

    Had a lot of potential, but not "complete"

    by Usha L Paradise

    While I particularly adore Ledger & Depp (& sometimes Law) as magnificently gifted actors, the storyline & plot jumped. There were holes - pockets of information not provided that would've proved useful in understanding the film better. Tons of symbolism goes over the head because the general audience is not attuned to the meaning of these things (so a little explanation would have helped). In particluar, Tony's pipe, the markings on his head, the relevance of The Hanged Man (is it a good/bad omen? does it influence the Doctor's decision on whether to take Tony in?), & why Mr. Nick could not "get rid" on Tony on his own.
    That being said, I know from personal experience how difficult it is to complete a project like this when a major actor dies during production - and this may account for the holes. After all, they were only able to use Depp/Law/Farrell inside the Imaginarium. What I liked: the film inspired me to learn more about those symbols (& much googling ensued).

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  • 90
    Los Angeles Times | Kenneth Turan

    As unusual and idiosyncratic as its one-of-a-kind title. You'd expect no less...

  • 80
    Variety | Todd McCarthy

    With Ledger onscreen more than might have been expected, the film possesses...

  • 75
    Washington Post | Ann Hornaday

    Shot through with a bold, extravagant generosity of spirit, this journey behind...

  • 75
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    Despite a shaky framework, the magic works. It's a chance to see Ledger one...

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