The Brothers Grimm

Name: The Brothers Grimm
Genre: Adventure, Thriller, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: August 26, 2005
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Heath Ledger, Matt Damon

2005

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Miramax Films | Release Date: August 26, 2005 | PG-13

Starring: Heath Ledger, Matt Damon

Summary: The adventures of legendary fairytale scribes Will and Jake Grimm, two brothers who travel around the Napoleonic countryside vanquishing monsters and demons in exchange for quick money. But when the French authorities figure out their scheme, the con men are forced to contend with a real magical curse when they enter an enchanted forestThe adventures of legendary fairytale scribes Will and Jake Grimm, two brothers who travel around the Napoleonic countryside vanquishing monsters and demons in exchange for quick money. But when the French authorities figure out their scheme, the con men are forced to contend with a real magical curse when they enter an enchanted forest where young maidens keep disappearing under mysterious circumstances. (Miramax)… Expand

Director: Terry Gilliam

Genre(s): Adventure, Thriller, Fantasy, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 118 min

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David Sterritt

Gilliam has rarely been more inventive, energetic, or just plain funny. Read full review

William Arnold

It's a barrage of visual stimulation so excessive that it's hard to sort it all out. But it's often funny, its texture can be breathtaking and its pleasures likely will grow with repeated viewings. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

Damon, an underrated comic actor, is particularly good as an ultra-rationalist who'll scream like a girl and run from anything he can't immediately explain. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Never calms down for a second. It's the visual equivalent of the "Sabre Dance," and its only oxygen comes from the actors, who are quite good. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Seriously lost in the woods. This aimless epic about a pair of charlatan brothers sinks under the weight of a problematic script, questionable star casting, hamfisted editing -- and penny-pinching by Gilliam’s latest patrons, the Brothers Weinstein. Read full review

David Edelstein

Like a lot of Gilliam's movies it's too overloaded--antic, indulgent, overdesigned--to get off the ground for more than a minute or two at a stretch. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

Gilliam does two things well: mud and trees. Read full review

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JanY.

Sep 5, 2005

Trust Terry Gilliam's ability to con and bring fantasy to the audience in the same way we have fantasized and conned little children to uphold the Grimm Brothers' tales as sweet and cool bedtime stories. Absolutely a very creative and fun adventure story in which the two famous Trust Terry Gilliam's ability to con and bring fantasy to the audience in the same way we have fantasized and conned little children to uphold the Grimm Brothers' tales as sweet and cool bedtime stories. Absolutely a very creative and fun adventure story in which the two famous brothers are seen living out their own fairy tales! It's a joy to be fantasized by fantasies.… Expand

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EdS.

Aug 27, 2005

This was a fun, exciting movie. While there have been some complaints about the script, the movie takes us on a ride through the haunted forest and it's mysteries that shows us that fantasy might be real and that cynically dismissing wonder won't lead you to fulfilled life. The This was a fun, exciting movie. While there have been some complaints about the script, the movie takes us on a ride through the haunted forest and it's mysteries that shows us that fantasy might be real and that cynically dismissing wonder won't lead you to fulfilled life. The visuals were another satisfying look at Gilliam's work as the beautiful opening titles foreshadow. This movie will give you as much enjoyment as you have the ability to suspend disbelief and enter this enchanted land.… Expand

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GrantN.

Jan 17, 2006

Terry Gilliam tells a story in a very unusual but captivating way. He has the power to turn nothing into something. And with the Brothers Grimm he almost is able to make nothing into something great with the help of two very talented actors. But alas Mr.Gilliam falls just short and makes a Terry Gilliam tells a story in a very unusual but captivating way. He has the power to turn nothing into something. And with the Brothers Grimm he almost is able to make nothing into something great with the help of two very talented actors. But alas Mr.Gilliam falls just short and makes a movie that is plainly mediocre. The ending provides the largest dissapointment of the entire movie.… Expand

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saltydog99

Aug 14, 2019

This movie has some major problems but there is an offbeat quality I can't help but love. Its not a good movie but also not bad, its just okay. The production design is fabulous and I love towns and rooms and sets built. The costumes are off-putting to say the least but there is a grossThis movie has some major problems but there is an offbeat quality I can't help but love. Its not a good movie but also not bad, its just okay. The production design is fabulous and I love towns and rooms and sets built. The costumes are off-putting to say the least but there is a gross fantastical aspect about them that fits into the world. The major plus for The Brothers Grimm though is the leads in Matt Damon and Heath Ledger. These guys pop and are so likable and add so much to the story, they almost save the film alone. This is also a case of a brilliant director who had no limits and had all the money he wanted. It really shows and the film was a complete mess because of it. The cinematography was awful, the script was so clogged and plot hole filled I was being driven crazy, and the side characters were so annoying and awful I can't help but entirely blame Gillian. This film had so much potential its insane and there are some really cool things to take inspiration from but at the end of the day its just mediocre.… Expand

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Aug 30, 2005

A confused mess. oy-vey. Such a shame... with just a little effort they could have made this into a really mediocre movie. Instead it was just a mess. At least when the curse was broken they all became Jewish and danced the hora!

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CarrieM.

Aug 26, 2005

I walked out it was so bad. Rather than scary it was laughable.

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