Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel

Ghoulish Delight · 05-18-2010, 08:24 AM

Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus is a phenomenal movie. Man it's good to see Gilliam return to form. He's still on about the same stuff; good and evil, the power of the narrative, the contentious line between entertainment and enlightenment, and the loss of childhood innocence (the last theme magnified here owing no doubt to the fact that this was a daddy-daughter production).

Like all Gilliam films, it once again suffers from a lack of cohesion in production value. I still adore his sense of style, but without fail he seems to over estimate his abilities to fully integrate the full variety of visual effects he tries to use. It's not that any one particular element is bad, but there are just a few points here and there that feel out of place and less polished/skillfully executed, setting them apart from an otherwise visually stunning experience.

Fortunately, like Time Bandits and Brazil and Munchausen, as long as you're on board the overall visual package and the strength of the narrative, those fleeting moments of chintz are easy to forgive.

And, to fulfill the unwritten contractual obligation entered into by anyone giving their opinion of this movie, I must of course make mention of one particular member of the cast....Verne Troyer is a horrible actor.

mousepod · 05-18-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

And, to fulfill the unwritten contractual obligation entered into by anyone giving their opinion of this movie, I must of course make mention of one particular member of the cast....Verne Troyer is a horrible actor.

But it's a small role.

Moonliner · 05-18-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

But it's a small role.

There are no small roles, only small actors.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-18-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

But it's a small role.

Funny quip, but if only it were a small role! I felt so bad for Christopher Plummer.

It was so fun going on a Gilliam adventure again.

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05-18-2010, 08:24 AM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus is a phenomenal movie. Man it's good to see Gilliam return to form. He's still on about the same stuff; good and evil, the power of the narrative, the contentious line between entertainment and enlightenment, and the loss of childhood innocence (the last theme magnified here owing no doubt to the fact that this was a daddy-daughter production). Like all Gilliam films, it once again suffers from a lack of cohesion in production value. I still adore his sense of style, but without fail he seems to over estimate his abilities to fully integrate the full variety of visual effects he tries to use. It's not that any one particular element is bad, but there are just a few points here and there that feel out of place and less polished/skillfully executed, setting them apart from an otherwise visually stunning experience. Fortunately, like Time Bandits and Brazil and Munchausen, as long as you're on board the overall visual package and the strength of the narrative, those fleeting moments of chintz are easy to forgive. And, to fulfill the unwritten contractual obligation entered into by anyone giving their opinion of this movie, I must of course make mention of one particular member of the cast....Verne Troyer is a horrible actor. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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