OlderThe Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus — FIRST REVIEWS!
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was one of the most anticipated film of the 2009 Cannes Film Festival because it’s the last one from the late Heath Ledger.
Colleagues Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell pitched in to finish the film, which ends with the on-screen credit: “A Film From Heath Ledger and Friends”. Here are the film’s first reviews:
Hollywood Reporter: The first big question about [director Terry Gilliam] managed to complete the film when his star Heath Ledger died in the middle of shooting. The answer is with great imagination and skill… The three stars that came to Gilliam’s rescue also make amusing contributions but it’s hard not to wonder how much better the film would have been with a complete performance by the charismatic and adventurous Ledger.”
Variety: “Especially considering the trauma and difficulties stemming from Heath Ledger’s death during production and the fact that Terry Gilliam hadn’t directed a good picture in more than a decade, the helmer has made a pretty good thing out of a very bad situation in Imaginarium.”
The projected theatrical release for Imaginarium is Friday, June 6.
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JOKERGURL - very well done. The film is intriguing and off the beaten
path does not bother me i the least, as long as it makes sense to the plotof the film and isnt there to waste time,or space, or cause bewilderment. it will tantalize because of the circumstances and do well as curiosity gets the better of most viewers and as long as the word of mouth is decent. I would love to see a real release date in the US but we aren’t there yet.
Funny how life is, I guess Jude was destined to be in that film considering the strange turn of events. Being a Jude-fan I have to say he would have made seeing the film mandatory but to me it still is, at this point and I;m really looking forward to that but more so to Fri. nights’ HAMLET opening in London,which is finally within direct sight after waiting almost two years since it was first announced. “Break a leg, Jude”
This movie must be phenominal. Not only because Heath is in it but all the other actors too. They’re all amazing.
I look forward to the movie being released. Will definitely see it. Chance to see his last perfance on-screen.
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