The Brothers Grimm

1 rating since posting on Saturday, August 27, 2005
The Brothers Grimm
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(submitted by devil.boy™ )

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*****

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*****
Way cool!
I had low expectations for this film having glanced at the reviews and listening to the hoopla. But I really think Gilliam has hit a home run. Unlike his prior films, this work has gotten back to a tight plot, with well constructed characters that ties into knowledge that we all share: fairy tales.

The movie, while not a series of fairy tales is sort of a bio-pic centered on the brothers Grimm. Will and Jake are travelling witch hunters in 18th century French-occupied Germany. Again, a tip of the hat to Gilliam for his love of historical recreation (i.e. the French torture chamber including a string quartet).

In any case, I don't want to spoil the movie. I will say this. The movie is filled with hints of Grimm brothers tales, all that could be viewed as seeds for their stories later in life.

One of the better movies I've seen so far this year. - devil.boy™ , posted 08/27/05
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