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The Brothers Grimm

The Brothers Grimm

2005
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 58m
The adventures 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. (Miramax)

Directed by:

Terry Gilliam

Screenwriter:

Ehren Kruger

Starring:

Lena Headey, Jonathan Pryce, Matt Damon, Monica Bellucci, Peter Stormare, Heath Ledger, Mackenzie Crook, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Tomás Hanák, Julian Bleach, Richard Ridings, Laura Greenwood

Genres:

Comedy, Suspense/Thriller, Fantasy, Adventure, Horror

Countries:

Czech Republic, UK, USA

Languages:

English, French, Italian, German
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The Brothers Grimm

2005
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 58m
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johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 04 May 2007
77
36th
Not as bad as everyone says. Not great, but is quirky enough to make it enjoyable. My biggest problem with the movie: why in the hell do people in the middle of Germany speak with British accents? The French in this movie speak with French accents, why can't the Germans speak with German accents?
Rated 04 May 2007
vesupriavesupria
Rated 06 Apr 2010
4
32nd
Fairly nice film to look at, although it could be said that some of the special effects were slightly off. It's a nice little adventure, with the theme that sometimes reality is more frightful than the fairy tales that we make up. It's your typical mainstream affair, but Gilliam's unique touch is still all over it and I think that alone makes it interesting and worth at least a look.
Rated 06 Apr 2010
beedubBeeDub
Rated 05 Jul 2016
75
30th
Could have been brilliant, but Gilliam's stylistic excesses, coupled with what feels like a lot of studio interference, results in a bizarre, unpleasant mess that looks interesting but feels disjointed and incoherent. An unfortunate missed opportunity, as this material had great potential.
Rated 05 Jul 2016
fabfunkfabfunk
Rated 14 Aug 2007
39
28th
An unfortunate failure, filled with incoherent editing and storytelling. The cast is game, unfortunate in the case of Peter Stormare, who is just a disaster onscreen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rrhorrho
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
36th
Visually nice, but not even exceptional. And that's about it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sophiesophie
Rated 01 Jan 2009
75
68th
Liked it, I don't quite understand what people find so awful about it
Rated 01 Jan 2009
evan_watersEvan Waters
Rated 28 Apr 2009
83
25th
An amiable fantasy, but you can tell that Terry Gilliam's heart just isn't in it.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
florvdeFlorVdE
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
87th
Mainstream fodder, but high quality mainstream fodder. It doesn't lack Gilliam's unique touch and the effects aren't bad enough to be distracting.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 29 Apr 2011
48
14th
A slapdash narrative, poor effects and an inconsistent tone sink a concept with much potential.
Rated 29 Apr 2011
kirjatKirjat
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
38th
One of the worst Gilliam movies I've seen. And still...pretty good. Not a Hall of Fame, but worth seeing. With one drawback - Nobody, even Gilliam, should make spectacular movies when they haven't got enough money to do the tricks properly. For example, the wolf (when animated) moved like chinese toy robot.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lexlex
Rated 30 Jul 2012
65
19th
I really like Gilliam, and I liked many aspects of this movie but oh my was it a mess.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 28 Jan 2007
64
45th
Not nearly as bad as people are saying. If you enjoyed Time Bandits this is worth checking out. The film could have been better, and holy crap it had some terrible CGI.
Rated 28 Jan 2007
x_humanx-human
Rated 14 Sep 2008
81
72nd
Expecting the worst I found it to be highly entertaining and a solid effort from Gilliam.
Rated 14 Sep 2008
big_lemonsBig Lemons
Rated 08 Jul 2007
76
25th
Failed Gilliam is still relatively good.
Rated 08 Jul 2007
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
38th
Well-made and interesting, but never really becomes meaningful.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 05 Mar 2008
45
36th
Reviewing: The stunning visuals are pure Gilliam. I like his strong imagination, but the effects are not always successful (specially the CG ones). It was shame that the story was so poor. The characters were also badly created.
Rated 05 Mar 2008
astfglAstfgl
Rated 21 Sep 2008
20
10th
I gave this movie 10 points for being directed by Terry Gilliam, 5 points for having Peter Stormare in it, and another 5 for having Jonathan Pryce as well. Had none of those individuals been involved, the movie's score would be in the single digits.
Rated 21 Sep 2008
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
70
61st
It is not a bad movie, but it is far from being the best option of adventure. I expected more from Matt Damon and Ledger.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
mr_filmMr. Film
Rated 26 Jul 2010
41
23rd
Ridiculous and preposterous, with a flawed screenplay
Rated 26 Jul 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
60
12th
How could Gilliam fail so badly? It's actually not that bad, it has some fun moments and the visuals are fine, not good but acceptable, but the story just doesn't work and it feels like there are chunks missing all over the place.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
87
93rd
actually reminiscent of the great 80's fantasy films and pulls it off in a way that could captivate the younger generation.
Rated 17 May 2008
ernestinaErnestina
Rated 08 Jun 2021
18
25th
Underwhelming.
Rated 08 Jun 2021
born4thesurfborn4thesurf
Rated 25 Oct 2007
9
0th
It's said that there are things in life that are so beautiful that men would go to war for them. "The Brothers Grimm," on the other hand, is so bad that it will start riots.
Rated 25 Oct 2007
temielTemiel
Rated 06 May 2013
64
2nd
Beautiful production values. Amazing costumes, an INCREDIBLY beautifully attired Monica Bellucci, and set pieces to beat the band. And yet... so, so stupid. I wanted to like this more, but alas. I did not.
Rated 06 May 2013
tathieltathiel
Rated 02 Sep 2008
10
0th
I just don't get the point of that movie. Pure waste of time.
Rated 02 Sep 2008
frederFreder
Rated 30 Jun 2007
85
78th
I'm surprised by all of the harsh criticisms directed at this picture. I've watched it multiple times and wholly enjoyed every viewing. Granted it's not Gilliam's best by a long margin, but even his worst is better than 99.99999 % of everything surrounding it. Would yo rather watch Chris Columbus's god-awful film of HARRY POTTER? A lovely mash-up of classic children's lit filled with great visuals. Ledger and Pryce are outstanding.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
luthar15luthar15
Rated 18 Dec 2008
86
91st
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 27 Feb 2010
67
49th
Maybe it's the lowered expectations, but I had a better time at this than I thought I would, and Heath Ledger here actually impressed me more than he did in Brokeback Mountain. Matt Damon isn't really a Terry Gilliam actor, though he gives a game effort. And for the record, I couldn't understand a single thing Peter Stormare said the entire picture. The theme of navigating reality through fantasy obviously holds great meaning to Gilliam, but it's expressed clumsily here.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 15 Jun 2021
60
42nd
I fount it hard to judge it: is it a kid's movie or an adult's movie? If it's a kid's movie, it can be fascinating and creepy, showing the dark side of fairy tale and troubled times of past occupation from invading forces, the comic relief being funny and not too obnoxious. If it's an adult movie, then it is a bit disappointing with an uneven plot and ugly unexplained CGI, a tad too silly at times in spite of the strong cast.
Rated 15 Jun 2021
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 27 Feb 2008
55
32nd
A rare misfire from Terry Gilliam, though the leads certainly don't help (Matt Damon plain sucks). An OK flick, but a big let down. So much potential.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
ofallpiecesofallpieces
Rated 01 Jun 2008
78
50th
Gorgeous, amazingly paced. The combination of Damon and Ledger, while being one we will never see again, astounds and sets the brilliance of the movie up in one's mind.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
draven88draven88
Rated 06 Jul 2009
86
33rd
damon and ledger were great, visuals were cool. this movie was a lot of fun
Rated 06 Jul 2009
juicesticejuicestice
Rated 31 Dec 2008
70
21st
Novel and amusing.
Rated 31 Dec 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
58
23rd
Dissapointing, considering the cast and director.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 14 Jul 2017
60
42nd
Pretty good, but could have been so much more. Really the concepts they were going for, and the execution was pretty good. My big problem is Damon was the wrong choice, he didn't fit the part and every scene he was in seemed somewhat off.
Rated 14 Jul 2017
jebJeb
Rated 04 Sep 2008
55
36th
Not that bad, but the special effects are laughable.
Rated 04 Sep 2008
jimjoebobjimjoebob
Rated 01 Sep 2010
65
26th
Mostly interesting as a comparison to Terry Gilliam's previous work.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
sethgeckoSethGecko
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
17th
Underrated, not Gilliam's best but damn fun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tma1tma1
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
19th
Good idea, poor execution. It could have used some of the actual brothers grimm simplicity in storytelling.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
daniellanDaniellaN
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
2nd
So hot actors, so bad a script
Rated 14 Aug 2007
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 18 Mar 2012
40
29th
Suffers from many problems, ranging from the below-par performances, the clumsy script and it's often even clumsier delivery, as well as special effects which look like they've been cobbled together at the last minute on Windows 95. Even if this one of Gilliam rare fuck-ups, it's never quite hate-worthy. The awful special effects become strangely charming towards the end, and Gilliam's natural ability to tell a story does save this movie to at least some degree.
Rated 18 Mar 2012
delirium9Delirium9
Rated 14 Sep 2008
50
7th
I couldn't stand watching it 'til the end... I wanted to like it (I mean, it's Terry Gilliam, people!), but oh what a mess!
Rated 14 Sep 2008
dogmandontDogmandont
Rated 28 Apr 2007
35
1st
Gilliam's worst movie. I blame the script.
Rated 28 Apr 2007
bulecoolbulecool
Rated 14 Mar 2008
6
48th
I like the costume
Rated 14 Mar 2008
stvesaStVeSa
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
40th
Entertaining in a mostly comedic way.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 28 Aug 2011
40
28th
The essential Brothers Grimm, blended to pieces and then pasted together into a substandard plot, gently sprinkled with Gilliam's interesting imagery. Another frustrating outing from that particular director.
Rated 28 Aug 2011
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
75
40th
Misfire from Gilliam
Rated 15 Jun 2012
untrustableuntrustable
Rated 30 Sep 2014
20
6th
True story I drank my first beer while watching this movie. Both left a bad taste in my mouth.
Rated 30 Sep 2014
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 16 Sep 2012
76
43rd
Not without its charms. Lena Heady, right?
Rated 16 Sep 2012
maxrobinsonMaxRobinson
Rated 14 Dec 2012
69
20th
It's really weird that this is a Gilliam flick, right?
Rated 14 Dec 2012
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
33rd
My biggest ever disappointment with a Gilliam movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wicheWiche
Rated 30 Dec 2008
60
36th
I expected it to be an ordinary fairytale, but it's more than that, it's more complete than that. That's the good part, it's a film that has many things in it: action, humour, tension, .. The bad part is that all the other things weren't good. This sure isn't a film for children, but I don't know if adults will like it either..
Rated 30 Dec 2008
jenks101jenks101
Rated 27 Feb 2007
80
47th
I didn't hate it.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
gravymaximusGravyMaximus
Rated 12 Jan 2007
50
31st
Uhh what, Gilliam?
Rated 12 Jan 2007
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 03 Jan 2014
38
16th
The Brothers Grimm is full of beautiful imagery, but the story is labored and less than enchanting.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
lilinLilin
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
20th
There is a great and spooky kids' film hiding somewhere within this mess of a movie. Alas.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 18 Sep 2010
30
17th
The film's ever-changing nature of tone does not do what it is supposed to. It disconnects the already disconnected audience further from it. It fails in trying to keep the audience entertained. You care more for the actors than the characters they are portraying. You care more for the scenery than the plot within it, and most importantly, you care more about the time on your watch than anything happening on the screen.
Rated 18 Sep 2010
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 01 Jan 2013
76
56th
This is not the best movie directed by Terry Gilliam but it is still a lot of fun. There are numerous references to fairly tales but they are changed in a refreshing way. The script is original and full of interesting ideas. There are a few slow spots but they are outweighed by the fun scenes. Overall I recommend this interesting twist on fairy tales.
Rated 01 Jan 2013
2352.35
Rated 28 Dec 2007
73
4th
Mediocre.
Rated 28 Dec 2007
cubalCubal
Rated 13 Jan 2008
45
31st
A tad too disturbing for children and frankly too predictable for elder 'uns, this movie ultimately fails to give anything else than an average experience.
Rated 13 Jan 2008
mr_freezemr-freeze
Rated 30 Sep 2009
90
50th
Nice Fantasy !
Rated 30 Sep 2009
silencersilencer
Rated 22 Mar 2008
72
40th
It is the most non-Gilliam Gilliam movie, but still good enough.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
skandigraunskandigraun
Rated 20 Dec 2008
76
35th
I supposed something more "Gilliamish". Not a bad film, but it isn't a 12 monkeys...
Rated 20 Dec 2008
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 15 May 2008
50
26th
Hopefully this isn't the movie that passed before Heath's eyes at the time of his untimely and tragic demise.
Rated 15 May 2008
myszatekMyszatek
Rated 18 Dec 2009
64
32nd
Terry Gilliam meets Brothers Grimm
Rated 18 Dec 2009
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 16 May 2010
40
38th
It's alright
Rated 16 May 2010
biedronskiBiedronski
Rated 05 Jan 2009
41
18th
Had potential with the story and the people involved, fell way short.
Rated 05 Jan 2009
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 09 Jun 2010
80
42nd
The post-modernist script is an uninspired bricolage of elements from "The Tales," but the art direction is fine: fun to look at and thematically interesting. Set in occupied Thuringia during the Napoleonic wars, the film implies the triumph of German Romanticism over the French Enlightenment by starting with images suggestive of Hoffman and Fuseli and ending with the awakening of a Pre-Raphaelite Sleeping Beauty. (Acting note: Ledger is so good that Damon disappears beside him.)
Rated 09 Jun 2010
robinmayRobinMay
Rated 15 Aug 2008
5
9th
Really, really awful. Don't see it, don't think about, don't even browse it on IMBD.
Rated 15 Aug 2008
rainydaysrainydays
Rated 22 Dec 2008
97
94th
Interesting and creepy in parts. I love it!
Rated 22 Dec 2008
ratedec10_iiratedec10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
52
10th
Over-produced and just plain bland. Seemed longer then actual running time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 04 Mar 2009
55
63rd
Great casting for a fantasy.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
babbigwenBabbiGwen
Rated 24 Jun 2008
75
23rd
I love Gilliam and all, but there was no reason for killing the kitten. Boo. So, so edgy.
Rated 24 Jun 2008
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
48
17th
2.42/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
uniquenameUniqueName
Rated 30 Dec 2008
30
4th
Gilliam what the hell?
Rated 30 Dec 2008
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 04 Sep 2009
29
6th
Rather grim indeed is this ill-conceived fairytale from Gilliam that had a rocky and delayed production (it was filmed in 2003). The film looks good but it's really all an illusion.
Rated 04 Sep 2009
mspraguemsprague
Rated 04 Feb 2018
56
24th
It's ok.
Rated 04 Feb 2018
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 20 Oct 2008
78
51st
Imaginative and very visual. That is the standard for a Terry Gilliam movie, but this one stands alone. It very nicely blends several familiar fairy tales to create a story that is still very much its own. Though if you are not a fan of weird imagery, this one is not for you.
Rated 20 Oct 2008
scrumyummyScrumYummy
Rated 19 Jan 2010
19
8th
Terry Gilliam, what are you doing?!?!? This was a major disappointment.
Rated 19 Jan 2010
hotsakehotsake
Rated 02 Aug 2021
50
33rd
This seemed to be trying for a Ghostbusters or Sleepy Hollow vibe and unfortunately, it failed at either. If it would've been a bit more serious I think I'd have enjoyed it more.
Rated 02 Aug 2021
staypuftStay_Puft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
49
52nd
Meh.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
glmglm
Rated 02 Jan 2011
53
18th
53.000
Rated 02 Jan 2011
kavuKavu
Rated 30 Jul 2008
45
21st
Gilliam's visual style is still there but the screenplay is quite bad just like most of the supporting cast.
Rated 30 Jul 2008
mathewMathew
Rated 14 Aug 2007
25
15th
Waste of time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bullyp31Bullyp31
Rated 24 Mar 2011
20
14th
I fell asleep....
Rated 24 Mar 2011
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
70
54th
My dad read us great Grimm stories when we were little. Loved it.The movie could have been better...
Rated 26 Jan 2009
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
10th
God I thought this was actually going to be good. Does anyone remember Meeky from the TCI Explanation Page? I guarantee this is one of his favorites. SUCK!!!!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 23 Oct 2021
50
11th
One of Gilliam's swings-and-a-miss, but a creatively designed one and enthusiastically performed by its cast, it's just a shame that the story itself is such a muddle, with the "Grimm Fairy Tale" motif inconsistently utilised (a SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE variant would have been interesting). Some bright moments make it less than a chore to sit through, with Bellucci's ultimate fate a beautifully conceived and amusing one.
Rated 23 Oct 2021
tpbradburytpbradbury
Rated 13 Nov 2021
43
33rd
Quite good, rich sets. Likeable actors. Less funny 17 years later
Rated 13 Nov 2021
mkmooremkmoore
Rated 09 Jun 2008
20
2nd
Left the theatre.
Rated 09 Jun 2008
sven4435sven4435
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
11th
Most Bizarre Film EVER
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mimosvetamimosveta
Rated 29 Nov 2008
90
73rd
Not the best Gilliams work, but far better than everyone makes it to be.
Rated 29 Nov 2008
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 31 May 2007
69
51st
thought it was terrible the entire time until five minutes after it ended, i got that it was SUPPOSED to be terrible
Rated 31 May 2007
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 03 Sep 2022
50
35th
ger; [brothers grimm]; zwei Brüder verdienen Geld durch die vermeintliche Vertreibung von Monstern, doch alles ist selbst inszeniert - bis sie in einem Wald auf echte Magie und Flüche treffen.;
Rated 03 Sep 2022
pigletPiglet
Rated 22 Jul 2009
30
4th
It's a shame what the former Monty Python man is doing to his image, this is a truly rotten film.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 16 Jan 2012
35
17th
Tries to mix comedy and action and doesn't really succeed at either. Ledger and Damon are too bland in the leading roles, although neither are helped by a truly anaemic screenplay that goes nowhere of any interest, has cringe-worthy dialogue, and leaves huge holes in the plot. The sets and the costumes look nice, but it's nothing you haven't seen in other fantasy films (it reminded me a lot of Sleepy Hollow), and the CGI sticks out like a sore thumb. A bit of an all-round dud.
Rated 16 Jan 2012
elfflameElfflame
Rated 14 Apr 2008
65
8th
I wanted to like this, but it's so mediocre as to be painful.
Rated 14 Apr 2008
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
35
35th
ok
Rated 21 Aug 2007
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 01 Jan 2009
56
59th
okay movie
Rated 01 Jan 2009
erbasalviaerbasalvia
Rated 21 Nov 2007
40
19th
impresentabile nonostante la bellezza visiva. e piantiamola di far recitare la bellucci!!!
Rated 21 Nov 2007

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