I just had to stop everything I was doing and write something after salivating over the piece below, a “first look” at Gilliam’s 2009 film (and Heath Ledger’s last), ‘The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus‘. The teaser reminded me of what a brilliant and visionary mind Terry Gilliam has. Sure, he has gone super “loco” on us a couple of times, but when he strucks on gold, oh boy…he elevates himself to demi-God status. ‘Brazil’ and ‘12 Monkeys’ prove this. It’s sad that I still day-dream about his cursed ‘Don Quijote’ project, though.
So, what will you see here? Apart from a few ridiculously impressive selections of painted and moving concept artwork, you will watch and listen to the man himself declaring that this might be one of the best things he’s worked on. I can’t say I disagree with him on that statement. The story sounds unconventional enough and fueled by powerful imagination, and the troupe of actors and actresses is a dream, the likes of Johnny Depp and Jude Law included…all of which bodes well for the prospect of this film being a return to form for the legendary director.
Take a look at the footage below. The film’s got a website, too, although it is pretty much barebones right now (but worth a visit just for the giant-sized production image: perfect wallpaper!). Gilliam’s “next” will be in theatre’s next year. Thanks for reading. : )
My girlfriend and I saw the trailer the other day and were instantly interested. Looks like it has all the makings to be a classic.