The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus April 27th - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

dougotte · 02-22-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yep. I saw it in one of the independent theaters in Providence, RI. I know it played across the country in the smaller, independent theaters, but I'm not sure if the film made it to too many larger chain theaters.

CC

Yes; it played here in Washington, DC. I didn't notice how many theatres, and it seemed to disappear pretty quickly. I meant to see it, but with the blizzard and lack of interest from the wife, I didn't make it.

I read two reviews, both very positive, in the Washington Post.

Doug

Idioteque... · 02-22-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Nope, never enjoyed them at all. I saw from him

Time Bandit
Brazil
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Fisher King

Fisher King is the last movie I saw of him. I realise that I would just never like his style, just not for me. Not saying that he is a bad director or bad story teller, he just not one for me.

Fisher King made me dislike Gilliam a little bit too. I have not seen Brazil but 12 Monkeys is his most accessible one. Maybe his best because it works for everyone?

Beast · 02-22-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

Fisher King made me dislike Gilliam a little bit too. I have not seen Brazil but 12 Monkeys is his most accessible one. Maybe his best because it works for everyone?

It works for everyone? Really? That's a pretty blanket statement.

12 Monkeys was one of his worst films.

neo_reloaded · 02-22-2010, 05:18 PM

I love love love classic Gilliam - Time Bandits, Brazil, Munchausen. Brazil is in my top 5 movies ever. Haven't seen The Fisher King, been meaning to. I like 12 Monkeys and Fear & Loathing fine, but not as much as other people seem to. Very excited for Imaginarium, first day buy to be sure.

Jutty · 02-22-2010, 05:57 PM

I grew up watching Terry Gilliam films,as well as Monty Python ,,i guess its an acquired taste ,because my wife( American ) didn't quite understand the humor at first,, but now she does..But the kids have grown up appreciating UK comedy. so all is well

Yup so the films pre orderd for me also,

elrey144 · 02-22-2010, 06:03 PM

This film is a definite pre order for me. Very well done. Great story, effects and acting performances. I saw this in an empty theatre a month ago and was pleasantly surprised and glad I did.

Minimejer05 · 02-22-2010, 09:43 PM

Which studio is releasing this? Sony?

jwoodwar · 02-22-2010, 10:43 PM

Lionsgate made the movie sony is releasing it

manicsounds · 02-23-2010, 12:11 AM

The UK Lionsgate bonus materials look good. Wonder if Sony will have the same.

havoc752 · 02-23-2010, 12:54 AM

I'd just like to point out that this movie SUCKED. I am a fan of Gilliam, but this film really didn't have much to offer. I'd really recommend a rental over a blind buy on this one, I was really disappointed.

MarkWM · 02-23-2010, 10:28 AM

Terry Gilliam & Tom Waits...what's not to like?

borninusa · 02-23-2010, 11:53 AM

I never saw this movie come out in any theater around here.
I want to like his movies...kind of like wanting to enjoy the Grateful Dead...but I just cant. They do very little for me

bigshoulders · 02-26-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkWM

Terry Gilliam & Tom Waits...what's not to like?

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Tom Waits as "Nick" was nothing short of brilliant. I saw this at the multi-plex in early January. A few older people got up mid-way and walked out of the movie. Guess they couldn't stand it, but I rather enjoyed it.

Melodious Thunk · 02-26-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkWM

Terry Gilliam & Tom Waits...what's not to like?

I could listen to Tom Waits all day - talking or singing, it's all good!

jdub · 02-26-2010, 09:46 PM

I will prob rent for the visuals and see Heath in his final role. I already know I won't be buying though.

hardtosayx · 02-26-2010, 09:51 PM

Definitely a rental. Sucks that no one seems to like it

TokyoLee · 03-04-2010, 04:43 AM

I think i mite blind buy this looks really interesting

ccfixx · 03-04-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hardtosayx

Definitely a rental. Sucks that no one seems to like it

I saw it in the theater and definitely liked it enough to buy it. Other than "Jabberwocky," there isn't a single Gilliam film that I wouldn't purchase on blu-ray.

CC

Braktastic · 03-04-2010, 02:36 PM

This is semi off-topic, but does anyone know who hold the rights to release Tideland on BD in North America. Is there any chance a BD release might be forthcoming here to coincide with The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus's release?

ccfixx · 03-04-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Arnette

This is semi off-topic, but does anyone know who hold the rights to release Tideland on BD in North America. Is there any chance a BD release might be forthcoming here to coincide with The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus's release?

Not sure who holds the rights, but do you remember that the US DVD was cropped from its 2.35:1 aspect ratio to 1.85:1? So, if "Tideland" ever did get a US blu-ray release, hopefully that would be corrected?

I would say go for the German blu-ray release of "Tideland." It's completely region-free and in the correct aspect ratio. I've owned it since it was first released and have no issues with it at all.

CC

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02-22-2010, 05:18 PM	#24
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	I love love love classic Gilliam - Time Bandits, Brazil, Munchausen. Brazil is in my top 5 movies ever. Haven't seen The Fisher King, been meaning to. I like 12 Monkeys and Fear & Loathing fine, but not as much as other people seem to. Very excited for Imaginarium, first day buy to be sure.

02-22-2010, 05:57 PM	#25
Jutty Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Beaufort SC (British Expat) 4K collection:253 Blu-ray collection:1273 DVD collection:46 MA collection:2 Digital collection:1033 iTunes collection:79 Trading Score:22	I grew up watching Terry Gilliam films,as well as Monty Python ,,i guess its an acquired taste ,because my wife( American ) didn't quite understand the humor at first,, but now she does..But the kids have grown up appreciating UK comedy. so all is well Yup so the films pre orderd for me also,

02-22-2010, 06:03 PM	#26
elrey144 Member Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:1153 Blu-ray reviews:9	This film is a definite pre order for me. Very well done. Great story, effects and acting performances. I saw this in an empty theatre a month ago and was pleasantly surprised and glad I did.

02-22-2010, 09:43 PM	#27
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Which studio is releasing this? Sony?

02-22-2010, 10:43 PM	#28
jwoodwar Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Cincinnati, OH Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:254 DVD collection:6 Blu-ray reviews: 72 Trading Score:45	Lionsgate made the movie sony is releasing it

02-23-2010, 12:11 AM	#29
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4993 Blu-ray reviews: 99	The UK Lionsgate bonus materials look good. Wonder if Sony will have the same.

02-23-2010, 12:54 AM	#30
havoc752 Member Member since:Dec 2007	I'd just like to point out that this movie SUCKED. I am a fan of Gilliam, but this film really didn't have much to offer. I'd really recommend a rental over a blind buy on this one, I was really disappointed.

02-23-2010, 10:28 AM	#31
MarkWM Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:The Lone Star State Blu-ray collection:863 DVD collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:13	Terry Gilliam & Tom Waits...what's not to like?

02-23-2010, 11:53 AM	#32
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	I never saw this movie come out in any theater around here. I want to like his movies...kind of like wanting to enjoy the Grateful Dead...but I just cant. They do very little for me

02-26-2010, 09:46 PM	#35
jdub Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I will prob rent for the visuals and see Heath in his final role. I already know I won't be buying though.

02-26-2010, 09:51 PM	#36
hardtosayx Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:52	Definitely a rental. Sucks that no one seems to like it

03-04-2010, 04:43 AM	#37
TokyoLee Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:141 DVD collection:36 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:9	I think i mite blind buy this looks really interesting

03-04-2010, 02:36 PM	#39
Braktastic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:595 Blu-ray collection:595 Trading Score:13	This is semi off-topic, but does anyone know who hold the rights to release Tideland on BD in North America. Is there any chance a BD release might be forthcoming here to coincide with The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus's release?

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