
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
2009, Fantasy/Adventure, 2h 2m
197 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
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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Movie Info
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.
Cast & Crew
Heath Ledger
Tony
Tony
Christopher Plummer
Dr. Parnassus
Dr. Parnassus
Verne Troyer
Percy
Percy
Andrew Garfield
Anton
Anton
Lily Cole
Valentina
Valentina
Tom Waits
Mr. Nick
Mr. Nick
Critic Reviews for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Audience Reviews for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
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Oct 24, 2017Terry 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.Brendan N Super Reviewer
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Aug 19, 2016Weird, but nevertheless imaginative and fascinatingSerge E Super Reviewer
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Aug 02, 2014evocative of baron munchausen. all good if you like that sort of thing.Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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Aug 30, 2013It 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.NaWie M Super Reviewer
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