Pros: Williams, Bridges, imagery Cons: not a damn one
Some movies are so good that you just don't think you can ever possibly do them justice with a 5 star scale. The Fisher King is one of those movies. I'm giving it 5 stars, but feel that isn't adequate. On a 5 scale, it deserves 10. Tagline: ...
Pros: Vivid imagry, some wild cinematography, Bridges and Williams. Strong female supporting cast. Cons: It took several viewings before I caught some of the subtle shadings of this one.
Forget hobbits, wizards, and other literary wonders. Here's a quest story set in modern times, with modern heroes and heroines and redemption.
Hey world, meet Jack Lucas (Jeff Bridges). He's the man of the hour, vile tempered, filthy mouthed...
Pros: Williams and Bridges, Gilliam achieves demonic beauty and pathos Cons: Bridges is called Jack. Again (not really a con, but it's starting to annoy me)
Director Terry Gilliam's post-Python oeuvre usually strikes me as rather cold and overly intellectualized. I 'like' his movies very much, but have a tough time to 'loving' them. "Twelve Monkeys" is a chief offender in this complaint. It's probably...
Pros: Unique, imaginative, great acting Cons: gets off to a slow start (worth staying with)
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Director Terry Gilliam made an unusual movie that combined Arthurian mythology with modern day tragedy, romance, humor and humanity . Driven by an imaginative script from Richard LaGravenese , and brilliant acting...
Pros: Where it works, it's brilliant! Cons: Where it doesn't work, it doesn't work at all.
Terry Gilliam, former Monty Python member, is one of my favorite and least favorite directors of all time. His work is fascinating and irritating. He is clever and imaginative. When he is on target, no one delivers a more satisfying movie-going...
Pros: Robin Williams full-frontal nudity, Mercedes Ruehl. Chockful of droll musings. Cons: Ending is as forced as a James Bond film plot.
I've never much cared for the work of Terry Gilliam. His movies are like giant Rube Goldberg inventions, over-intricate and comically-huge devices created to generate a little emotion, a little enjoyment. Unfortunately, something always goes awry....
Pros: Oscar-worthy performances, brilliant script! Cons: So original that it often alienates its viewers.
I know few people that have liked, or even watched this film. I even hesitate to recommend it, even though it is one of my favorite films of all time. You see, the main problem it faces is that it's extremely complex. And it defies description. And it...
Pros: Deep, thought provoking storyline. Brilliant acting jobs. Great overall movie. Cons: Nada
It is hard to believe that this deep, thought provoking movie could have been directed by a member of the seriously silly Monty Python group. Yet it is. It is Terry Gilliam (he always played the American in the bunch) that directs this at times quirky,...
Pros: Original, great performances, camera work, funny, emotionally powerful Cons: Seems a bit childish at times, really weird, very long
After the critical bomb The Adventures of Baron Munchousen (I think that's how you spell it) Terry Gilliam revives himself with this masterful piece of film. Both funny and sad, this crazy film of daydreams and nightmares will reach just about anyone....
Pros: great story and touching performances by Bridges & Williams Cons: none
"The Fisher King" is a wonderful film about humanity. Egads, did I just write that?? Well it's true. But Terry Gilliam's approach is so honest, it works in the best way.
As the film opens, we are introduced to Jack Lucas (played by...
Pros: Robin Williams in a somewhat different role Cons: Not enough Percival
Being a huge Robin Williams fan, I saw this movie years ago, and somewhat enjoyed it, not really understanding a lot of it. Then, I took a literature class last summer, in which we read "Percival". Now, the movie makes sense.
Pros: Brilliant on all levels -- gorgeous, stunning, memorable Cons: Too long for the attention span impaired
There's always cluttered places Terry Gilliam's movies. The workplace in "Brazil", backstage in "Baron Munchausen", and Parry's lair in "The Fisher King" -- I get the feeling if I were to walk into Gilliam's office, I'd...
If you missed this film when it came out, put it on your must see list of rentals. Just make sure to use the extended rental plan for you might want to see it more than once.
Fisher King combines many, many scenes which will captivate you with both...
Pros: William's generosity to the character. Cons: Ending didn't match the style of the rest of the movie.
I saw this movie because I have learned to trust Robin William's taste in writing.In this film two men are running away from their truth.The writing so rich so well placed that I wanted to lick the back of the pen from which it flowed. This proverbial...
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