The Brothers Grimm (2005)

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At times the Grimms are liars and charlatans, at times brave and true. Those times seem chosen at the convenience of the movie. 

In 1981 Time Bandits was an unexpected hit; despite this movie’s generally inept promotion, you can at least hope for the same, even if it’s not quite as good. It’s so good to have Gilliam back.

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After gathering dust on the Miramax release shelf for nearly a year, Gilliam's latest attempt to bewitch moviegoers finally arrives in theaters. But aside from a handful of scenes, The Brothers Grimm probably will not bewitch Gilliam's longtime admirers—just bother and bewilder them. 

-- (Reel.com)

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It's obvious Gilliam was reigned in a tad...perhaps the big-bad studio had a bit of fear and loathing...but, Brothers Grimm is still stamped with his beautiful, bountiful bravado and swirling symphonic accents - so yes, venture forth and indulge ye of film going fare. 

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It’s easy to sense the allure this fantastic project held for Gilliam, but it’s hard to imagine the outcome is anything like his early expectations. 

--Marjorie Baumgarten (Austin Chronicle)

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The only thing that keeps you awake is the fireworks and special effects. Otherwise The Brothers Grimm would be the big sleep. Parents shouldn’t be fooled into thinking this is a kid’s movie—it’s not. In the end it’s not very good either.

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Even when its reach exceeds its grasp, this movie has more sensory gusto and bone-deep resonance than any other studio film this year. For a consumer culture deprived of its root nourishment, "The Brothers Grimm" is a magic potion.

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Maybe Gilliam has a point to make. If so, it was too abstract for me. Not just a complete waste of money, it’s an opportunity lost. 3/10

--Tony Medley (TonyMedley.com)

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This doesn't mean the movie can't be enjoyed for what it is, and it certainly can be appreciated as a throwback to those old 80s fantasies, to which this movie might owe much of its environment and look. It just could've been more -- but, maybe after theDon Quixote disaster, we should all just be glad it even exists at all. 7/10

--Jeffrey Chen (WindowToMovies.com)

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While the Brothers Grimm cannot fathom the magic that confronts them, the modern moviegoer has no such problem. The CGI and visual effects are all too transparent. Overall the production feels disjointed as the tone keeps shifting even as the fake scenery keeps shaking.

-- (Hollywod Reporter)

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Readers of the “real” Brothers Grimm will find references or major plot points lifted from the more popular or familiar fairytales the brothers collected in the early 19th century, including “Little Red Riding Hood, “Snow White,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Rapunzel,” and in an extraneous scene, "The Gingerbread Man."

--Mel Valentin (Movie-Vault.com)

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There’s still a movie here, and a darn good one. In the future, I’m sure the film will be looked at as some kind of failure for Gilliam when compared to the rest of his impeccable resume. 

--Collin Souter (eFilmCritic.com)

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That being said, the film’s greatest bit of fantasy just may be the assertion that between the two of them, Matt Damon would beat out Heath Ledger as the more charming and attractive of the brothers. Like I say, enjoy the ridiculous. 

-- (eFilmCritic.com)

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Directed by

Terry Gilliam Twelve Monkeys, Brazil, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Cast

Matt Damon Saving Private Ryan, Good Will Hunting, The Departed Heath Ledger The Patriot, Brokeback Mountain, 10 Things I Hate About You Mackenzie Crook Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Finding Neverland Peter Stormare Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Armageddon Jonathan Pryce Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Brazil Lena Headey The Cave, Gossip, Possession Monica Bellucci The Matrix Reloaded, The Passion of the Christ, The Matrix Revolutions [more]

But nobody seems to care much about these or any other issues limply raised. Just about the only moment of passion or depth comes when Will steps back to marvel at the way the local woods shift about crazily in the night. --Ken Eisner This is the second movie this summer that should have been good but was a mixed bag instead. Big budget alien invasion? Get Spielberg to do it! Manic fairy tale deconstruction? Get Gilliam to do it! He should have tightened things up, tossed out the extra characters, and kept our heroes from running back-and-forth so much. My rant aside, the movie is actually watchable. The humor, though misplaced, keeps you from getting too bored with it. If you and your family are looking for some fairly mindless pablum to spoon into your minds, this will fit the bill nicely. Just don't expect the true spirit of the original Brothers Grimm.  -- (Moviesforguys.com) It's a muddle, but it's a Terry Gilliam muddle - and there's nothing like his muddles anywhere in our uptight, color-within-the-lines mainstream.  It’s not a good movie, and even the stunningly gorgeous Monica Bellucci only shows up for about 10 minutes or so. The scene featuring her and mirrors was pretty cool though, granted. Other than that…grim indeed. 4/10 --'JoBlo' (JoBlo.com)

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