The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus April 27th - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Cplhicks · 03-27-2010, 01:36 PM

Okay, I've skimmed this thread, but I need to ask this anyway. Most of the people who said they didn't like it didn't give much of a history of liking/disliking Terry Gilliam's films. So I have to ask-- is this worth a blind buy if I liked Time Bandits, Munchausen and 12 Monkeys? I wanted to see this in the theater but never got the chance....

Trogdor2010 · 03-28-2010, 03:48 AM

I did find there were more theaters around here that played it than you may realize. I've been hearing it's indulgent, but better than his previous drecks (Brother's Grimm, Tideland).

Sushi_Overdose · 04-02-2010, 09:36 PM

To me it's really better than Brother's Grimm. The pace is kinda odd through the whole movie, yet it remains a pretty good and original tale.
I guess it depends whether you like "adult tale" and Terry Gilliam's universe. If you are into that, you'll enjoy it.

jonsmith369 · 04-02-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sushi_Overdose

To me it's really better than Brother's Grimm. The pace is kinda odd through the whole movie, yet it remains a pretty good and original tale.
I guess it depends whether you like "adult tale" and Terry Gilliam's universe. If you are into that, you'll enjoy it.

I really like the movie "The Fall", how does this movie compare? Also I did like the Brothers Grimm, but I really enjoy adult fantasy tales so I suspect that I am already predisposed to like the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

Sushi_Overdose · 04-03-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jonsmith369

I really like the movie "The Fall", how does this movie compare? Also I did like the Brothers Grimm, but I really enjoy adult fantasy tales so I suspect that I am already predisposed to like the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

I consider The Fall like a masterpiece, so Parnassus is far from it in my opinion. In The Fall you have stunning natural places, it's almost some paintings that you do not have in Terry Gilliam's movie, involving a lot of special effects inside the Imaginarium.
The thing is, I quite enjoyed Parnassus in the theaters and watching it again on blu-ray yesterday led me to discover how weird is the pace. Still, it's an enjoyable movie, but not the kind of movie that grow on you over the time.

I guess you should give it a try.

jonsmith369 · 04-03-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sushi_Overdose

I consider The Fall like a masterpiece, so Parnassus is far from it in my opinion. In The Fall you have stunning natural places, it's almost some paintings that you do not have in Terry Gilliam's movie, involving a lot of special effects inside the Imaginarium.
The thing is, I quite enjoyed Parnassus in the theaters and watching it again on blu-ray yesterday led me to discover how weird is the pace. Still, it's an enjoyable movie, but not the kind of movie that grow on you over the time.

I guess you should give it a try.

I love The Fall on Blu-ray so much, but I almost think I need to pick up a spare DVD copy of it too, so I can loan it out to people that don't have Blu because I think everyone should see it (even if they have to settle for standard def).

I'll probably check out Parnassus. I assume you watched the UK Blu-ray, how is the quality? I assume that is makes a pretty great Blu-ray, but I'll have to wait 4 weeks for the US one.

Sushi_Overdose · 04-03-2010, 04:03 PM

Actually, I have the french blu-ray.
I'd give to the audio and video 4/5.
The voices seem a bit distant and there's a few shots where the black level isn't deep enough. It's a good BR, but not perfect.

I have made a test on my blog, but it's in french :
http://www.silence-action.com/2010/0...tor-parnassus/
Maybe you can try to get translation with google but I don't know if it will be fine.

RipleyLV426 · 04-03-2010, 04:34 PM

Even if you enjoy Gilliam's greater efforts, 12 Monkeys being my favorite...I would give this a rent before blind buying. Yes, as usual Gilliam does not disappoint in the visuals department. He creates a wonderful dream world influenced by the characters and incarnations that inhabit them. However, the jumping in and out between worlds becomes more the focus rather than the main trio of characters in the "real" world, like Christopher Plummer, Heath Ledger, and the young girl. Their history is touched upon all too briefly.
The end seems a bit rushed and unclear. I think it had more potential...whether or not Ledger's sad and untimely death had more to do with the original direction the script was going is unclear. Perhaps more will be discoverd on the blu ray release in the special features department.

Worth a rent though, for sure.

kdo · 04-06-2010, 06:53 PM

I've never seen this film, but the disc certainly got a good review here on the site...I must admit the visuals look stunning. I love "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen," so I may have to take a chance on this one, but not at $22.99, I'll wait until the price comes down.

Mrillmatic27 · 04-07-2010, 12:15 AM

Blind buy or not????

ccfixx · 04-07-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrillmatic27

Blind buy or not????

It's your money. Make a decision. I've seen it and will be buying it, so I can't help you. I don't know your likes or dislikes. I don't know if you enjoy "2 Girls And 1 Cup." All of these things come into play when suggesting the blind buy of a film.

CC

TokyoLee · 04-07-2010, 12:23 AM

Looks interesting and I love the cast they added,Ill be picking this up as a Blind Buy

Deciazulado · 04-07-2010, 06:44 PM

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Blu-ray Review

ungood · 04-07-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

It's your money. Make a decision. I've seen it and will be buying it, so I can't help you. I don't know your likes or dislikes. I don't know if you enjoy "2 Girls And 1 Cup." All of these things come into play when suggesting the blind buy of a film.

CC

hahaha well said

Dudley Dawson · 04-07-2010, 09:16 PM

I HATED this in the theater, but I am not a Gilliam fan either.

Chepu · 04-13-2010, 09:41 PM

What languages does it have? I think that have castilian spanish but i'm not sure. anyone can confirm? Thanks

LeBougre · 04-14-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chepu

What languages does it have? I think that have castilian spanish but i'm not sure. anyone can confirm? Thanks

Look here : http://homecinema.thedigitalfix.co.u...ork-added.html

Chaos013 · 04-28-2010, 08:53 PM

The blu ray is on sale at Walmart for $19.99

BarkingGhost · 04-28-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaos013

The blu ray is on sale at Walmart for $19.99

FYI, not all Wally World stores price the same. Mine is always pricing things higher than Best Buy.

Beast · 04-28-2010, 11:02 PM

I have to say I am glad I rented it from NetFlix.

Didn't care much for it. It's an ok film, but not something I would probably rewatch.

Frankly I thought Brothers Grimm was a better film than this one. Oh well.

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03-27-2010, 01:36 PM	#61
Cplhicks Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:277 Blu-ray collection:1998 DVD collection:798 MA collection:457 Digital collection:581 iTunes collection:668 Prime collection:446 Trading Score:31	Okay, I've skimmed this thread, but I need to ask this anyway. Most of the people who said they didn't like it didn't give much of a history of liking/disliking Terry Gilliam's films. So I have to ask-- is this worth a blind buy if I liked Time Bandits, Munchausen and 12 Monkeys? I wanted to see this in the theater but never got the chance....

03-28-2010, 03:48 AM	#62
Trogdor2010 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:45 Blu-ray collection:266	I did find there were more theaters around here that played it than you may realize. I've been hearing it's indulgent, but better than his previous drecks (Brother's Grimm, Tideland).

04-02-2010, 09:36 PM	#63
Sushi_Overdose Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:France	To me it's really better than Brother's Grimm. The pace is kinda odd through the whole movie, yet it remains a pretty good and original tale. I guess it depends whether you like "adult tale" and Terry Gilliam's universe. If you are into that, you'll enjoy it.

04-03-2010, 04:03 PM	#67
Sushi_Overdose Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:France	Actually, I have the french blu-ray. I'd give to the audio and video 4/5. The voices seem a bit distant and there's a few shots where the black level isn't deep enough. It's a good BR, but not perfect. I have made a test on my blog, but it's in french : http://www.silence-action.com/2010/0...tor-parnassus/ Maybe you can try to get translation with google but I don't know if it will be fine.

04-03-2010, 04:34 PM	#68
RipleyLV426 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Naperville, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:805 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:110	Even if you enjoy Gilliam's greater efforts, 12 Monkeys being my favorite...I would give this a rent before blind buying. Yes, as usual Gilliam does not disappoint in the visuals department. He creates a wonderful dream world influenced by the characters and incarnations that inhabit them. However, the jumping in and out between worlds becomes more the focus rather than the main trio of characters in the "real" world, like Christopher Plummer, Heath Ledger, and the young girl. Their history is touched upon all too briefly. The end seems a bit rushed and unclear. I think it had more potential...whether or not Ledger's sad and untimely death had more to do with the original direction the script was going is unclear. Perhaps more will be discoverd on the blu ray release in the special features department. Worth a rent though, for sure.

04-06-2010, 06:53 PM	#69
kdo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Realm of the Inoperative Data-Pushers Blu-ray reviews:540 Trading Score:1	I've never seen this film, but the disc certainly got a good review here on the site...I must admit the visuals look stunning. I love "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen," so I may have to take a chance on this one, but not at $22.99, I'll wait until the price comes down.

04-07-2010, 12:15 AM	#70
Mrillmatic27 Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Houston, TX :( Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:72	Blind buy or not????

04-07-2010, 12:23 AM	#72
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	Looks interesting and I love the cast they added,Ill be picking this up as a Blind Buy

04-07-2010, 06:44 PM	#73
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1161 Blu-ray collection:7056 DVD collection:4063	The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Blu-ray Review

04-07-2010, 09:16 PM	#75
Dudley Dawson Senior Member Member since:May 2009	I HATED this in the theater, but I am not a Gilliam fan either.

04-13-2010, 09:41 PM	#76
Chepu Junior Member Member since:Apr 2010	What languages does it have? I think that have castilian spanish but i'm not sure. anyone can confirm? Thanks

04-28-2010, 08:53 PM	#78
Chaos013 New Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:494	The blu ray is on sale at Walmart for $19.99

04-28-2010, 11:02 PM	#80
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	I have to say I am glad I rented it from NetFlix. Didn't care much for it. It's an ok film, but not something I would probably rewatch. Frankly I thought Brothers Grimm was a better film than this one. Oh well.

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