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The Brothers Grimm (2005)

The Brothers Grimm (2005)
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Two men who have made a career out of spinning remarkable stories find themselves bringing them to life in this inventive fantasy inspired by the creators of some of the world's best-loved fairy tales. Will Grimm (Matt Damon) and his brother Jake Grimm (Heath Ledger) earn their living by traveling from village to village and vanquishing strange supernatural beasts that have been menacing the populace. Or at least that's what their clients think has been happening; as it happens, Will and Jake are confidence men who cleverly stage the ghostly attacks and then take payment for making the creatures they fabricated go away. One day, the brothers arrive in a town and offer to help its people drive away evil spirits, unaware that the community is bordered by a genuine enchanted forest, and that young girls in the village have been disappearing at a frightful rate. The Grimm Brothers must now learn how to deal with real magic, with the help of the lovely but fearless Angelika (Lena Headey). Directed by Terry Gilliam, The Brothers Grimm also stars Monica Bellucci, Peter Stormare, and Jonathan Pryce. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Matt DamonHeath Ledger, (more)
Director(s):
Terry Gilliam
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of The Brothers Grimm

Two men who have made a career out of spinning remarkable stories find themselves bringing them to life in this inventive fantasy inspired by the creators of some of the world's best-loved fairy tales. Will Grimm (Matt Damon) and his brother Jake Grimm (Heath Ledger) earn their living by traveling from village to village and vanquishing strange supernatural beasts that have been menacing the populace. Or at least that's what their clients think has been happening; as it happens, Will and Jake are confidence men who cleverly stage the ghostly attacks and then take payment for making the creatures they fabricated go away. One day, the brothers arrive in a town and offer to help its people drive away evil spirits, unaware that the community is bordered by a genuine enchanted forest, and that young girls in the village have been disappearing at a frightful rate. The Grimm Brothers must now learn how to deal with real magic, with the help of the lovely but fearless Angelika (Lena Headey). Directed by Terry Gilliam, The Brothers Grimm also stars Monica Bellucci, Peter Stormare, and Jonathan Pryce. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
118 mins

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Director(s):
Terry Gilliam
Writer(s):
Ehren Kruger
Producer(s):
Daniel BobkerCharles Roven
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Sexual Situations, Adult Language, Adult Situations, Violence, Suitable for Teens)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction / Adventure
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Ryan A.

The premise of the movie--that the Brothers Grimm were actually con-artists using their knowledge of fairy tales to banish fake witches and ghosts, until they find a real haunted forest--is the perfect set-up for what could have been a great movie. Two good actors, a beautiful high-budget film, but ultimately a disappointment. For some odd reason the movie adds a subplot involving Napolean's troops which seriously sidetracks and damages the story. Also, it would have been better if the forest wasn't so obviously haunted right off the bat. Let the Brothers Grimm reasonably believe that other con-artists are involved for a while. But the movie shows no restraint.

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Gary G.

If you like Terry Gilliam movies you will like this one..his movies aren't for every body..they require imagination..I thought it was a good mix of fantasy and humour.

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Michael L.

Not good. Not bad. It's like eating cold and mild chicken wings. By the way, the unknown reason of Heath Ledger being casted as the geeky one, while Matt (the hack) Damon as the cool one, is completely beyond me, and the combination does NOT work. The only bright spots come from the ladies. Bellucci as the evil queen is delicious with badness, while Lena Headey's character is likeable and enjoyable. In the second half, most audience probably would secretly wish the ladies having coverage than the Grims.

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