A celluloid dreamer whose distinctively unique vision has seemed to dim somewhat in recent years, Terry Gilliam comes remarkably close to recapturing the magic of his most memorable films in
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. A glorious mess of challenging concepts and deliciously surreal visuals,
Imaginarium finds Gilliam doing what Gilliam does best -- letting his imagination run wild and hoping the audience can keep pace. Though that will be a nigh impossible task for many moviegoers, longtime fans will still find plenty to love about the notoriously troubled production, including the fact that Gilliam has come closer than ever to rendering his leg...
Released:
2009
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
122 mins