Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus release date? - Blu-ray Forum

BTobin · 02-06-2010, 04:11 PM

I saw on VideoETA that the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is coming to DVD on April 27, does this seem right to anyone? I can't wait to add it to my collection. This site has been right mostly every time I've used, they've been off a couple of times.

DJ Manyak · 02-06-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BTobin

I saw on VideoETA that the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is coming to DVD on April 27, does this seem right to anyone? I can't wait to add it to my collection. This site has been right mostly every time I've used, they've been off a couple of times.

the movie was horrible

OrlandoEastwood · 02-06-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by computergeek

the movie was horrible

Well, why is it horrible? What is wrong with the film?

DJ Manyak · 02-06-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

Well, why is it horrible? What is wrong with the film?

bad acting , bad effects , weird as hell

jadedeath · 02-06-2010, 04:31 PM

I was hoping to catch this one in theaters, but it was only released for about 30 seconds.

Logan

jadedeath · 02-06-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by computergeek

bad acting , bad effects , weird as hell

A Terry Gilliam movie being weird...?

Say it ain't so.

Logan

Mike53421 · 02-06-2010, 04:54 PM

The movie was pretty average, saw it at TIFF and the atmosphere and the hype behind it being Heath's final performance pretty much made the movie.

DrAquafresh · 02-06-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike53421

The movie was pretty average, saw it at TIFF and the atmosphere and the hype behind it being Heath's final performance pretty much made the movie.

There was really nothing special about this film at all! I had wondered why this movie had very little hype around t and no major marketing. That was until I started watching it. The studio was smart not to put a lot of money behind it.

Penitus · 02-06-2010, 06:49 PM

The movie was absolutely terrible.

I drove an hour to see where it was playing, and everyone I went with hated it. The plot was so confusing, so much of the movie didn't make sense. The acting was great, effects were great. However, none of this matters if none of the audience can make sense of the plot.

BTobin · 02-06-2010, 11:39 PM

I don't know why but I really liked how much of a tangled mess it was, I saw it twice, and I thought it was structurally quite interesting, and it really makes more sense after multiple viewings. It certainly is hard to approach. I don't want to insult Heath Ledger after the Joker but this performance wasn't anything special, in fact some of the character's mannerisms were very similar. It's certainly weird, but I really enjoyed it, and I found the visuals to be really beautiful. I really like how Gilliam has been able to preserve that handmade fantasy feel that I usually associate with 80s flicks like Neverending Story. I thought Tom Waits and Christopher Plummer were terrific as well.

Mike53421 · 02-07-2010, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BTobin

I don't know why but I really liked how much of a tangled mess it was, I saw it twice, and I thought it was structurally quite interesting, and it really makes more sense after multiple viewings. It certainly is hard to approach. I don't want to insult Heath Ledger after the Joker but this performance wasn't anything special, in fact some of the character's mannerisms were very similar. It's certainly weird, but I really enjoyed it, and I found the visuals to be really beautiful. I really like how Gilliam has been able to preserve that handmade fantasy feel that I usually associate with 80s flicks like Neverending Story. I thought Tom Waits and Christopher Plummer were terrific as well.

"Doctor... Par-NAW-SISSSS!" totally reminded me of his "Why So Serious?" scene.

WyldeMan45 · 02-07-2010, 07:10 AM

Wow, I didn't know this ever even had a theatrical release. I'll netflix and do lots of cocaine while i watch it, and I don't even use cocaine, but with Gilliam moves, ayo for yayo..........

tiger roach · 02-15-2010, 02:58 PM

Tom Waits as The Devil - that's all I need to know.

*pre-orders*

poland626 · 02-15-2010, 03:49 PM

I found it quite entertaining. I knew Terry as a director who makes weird and confusing movies so I didn't put my expectations up so high and in result, I am buying it on blu ray :P I just think it's worth it.

jceperley · 02-15-2010, 03:53 PM

Luckily I got to see it back in October, didn't know really what to expect, but I LOVED it. But am I the only disappointed that Criterion doesn't seem to be doing the release. Thought that, like many of Terry Gilliam's masterpieces, that it would have a Criterion release.

perfectdark · 02-15-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by computergeek

bad acting , bad effects , weird as hell

IMDB rating is 7.4/10 so I wouldn't consider it horrible

Offender_Mullet · 02-15-2010, 05:12 PM

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weird as hell

Then this should be classic Gilliam. Can't wait.

P@t_Mtl · 02-15-2010, 05:14 PM

I am skipping this, I gave up on Terry Gilliam a long long time ago. Me and him are just not made for each other

02-06-2010, 04:11 PM	#1
BTobin Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:361 Blu-ray reviews:3	Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus release date? I saw on VideoETA that the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is coming to DVD on April 27, does this seem right to anyone? I can't wait to add it to my collection. This site has been right mostly every time I've used, they've been off a couple of times.

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jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	I was hoping to catch this one in theaters, but it was only released for about 30 seconds. Logan

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Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	The movie was pretty average, saw it at TIFF and the atmosphere and the hype behind it being Heath's final performance pretty much made the movie.

02-06-2010, 06:49 PM	#9
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:10	The movie was absolutely terrible. I drove an hour to see where it was playing, and everyone I went with hated it. The plot was so confusing, so much of the movie didn't make sense. The acting was great, effects were great. However, none of this matters if none of the audience can make sense of the plot.

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BTobin Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:361 Blu-ray reviews:3	I don't know why but I really liked how much of a tangled mess it was, I saw it twice, and I thought it was structurally quite interesting, and it really makes more sense after multiple viewings. It certainly is hard to approach. I don't want to insult Heath Ledger after the Joker but this performance wasn't anything special, in fact some of the character's mannerisms were very similar. It's certainly weird, but I really enjoyed it, and I found the visuals to be really beautiful. I really like how Gilliam has been able to preserve that handmade fantasy feel that I usually associate with 80s flicks like Neverending Story. I thought Tom Waits and Christopher Plummer were terrific as well.

02-07-2010, 07:10 AM	#12
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	Wow, I didn't know this ever even had a theatrical release. I'll netflix and do lots of cocaine while i watch it, and I don't even use cocaine, but with Gilliam moves, ayo for yayo..........

02-15-2010, 02:58 PM	#13
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Tom Waits as The Devil - that's all I need to know. pre-orders

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poland626 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:318 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I found it quite entertaining. I knew Terry as a director who makes weird and confusing movies so I didn't put my expectations up so high and in result, I am buying it on blu ray :P I just think it's worth it.

02-15-2010, 03:53 PM	#15
jceperley Expert Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:vancouver, bc 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- iTunes collection:-	Luckily I got to see it back in October, didn't know really what to expect, but I LOVED it. But am I the only disappointed that Criterion doesn't seem to be doing the release. Thought that, like many of Terry Gilliam's masterpieces, that it would have a Criterion release.

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P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I am skipping this, I gave up on Terry Gilliam a long long time ago. Me and him are just not made for each other

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