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The Brothers Grimm

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Synopsis

From acclaimed director Terry Gilliam comes The Brothers Grimm, the adventure 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.

Review

The always fantastical Terry Gilliam has again woven a lush and beautiful tale in his telling of the adventures of the conniving Grimm brothers, the legendary fairytale scribes of Napoleonic times. Will (doggishly portrayed by Matt Damon) and Jake (played shyly by Heath Ledger) Grimm travel between towns and villages, spewing tales of monsters and demons that will haunt the locals, and then simply hire themselves out to tend to these imposing beasts. Eventually, of course, their luck runs out when they find themselves confronted with the task of ridding of genuinely demonic forces. Gilliam has again painted a glorious picture, infusing elements from the actual Grimm tales along the way ("Hansel and Gretel", "Little Red Riding Hood", etc.) that again successfully takes the viewer away to the dreamland that is his imagination.

-- Justin Hallman

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $9.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 031398138082

Studio : Miramax

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French , English Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 1.85
Extras: Deleted Scenes
Features:
Audio commentary: optional for deleted scenes
Audio commentary: with director Terry Gilliam
Behind-the-scenes footage: "Bringing the Fairytale to Life"
The Visual Magic of The Brothers Grimm