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The Brothers Grimm (2005) 5.9
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5.9/10 from 70,178 users
Metascore: 51/100
Reviews: 481 user | 229 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com Will and Jake Grimm are traveling con-artists who encounter a genuine fairy-tale curse which requires true courage instead of their usual bogus exorcisms. Director:Terry GilliamWriter:Ehren Kruger |
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Cast
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Petr Ratimec | ... | |
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Barbora Lukesová | ... |
Mother Grimm
(as Barbara Lukesova)
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Sister Grimm
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Jeremy Robson | ... | |
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| Heath Ledger | ... | ||
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Radim Kalvoda | ... |
Gendarme
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Martin Hofmann | ... |
Gendarme
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Josef Pepa Nos | ... |
German War Veteran
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Harry Gilliam | ... |
Stable Boy
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Miroslav Táborský | ... |
Old Miller
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Mayor
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Marika Sarah Procházková | ... |
Miller's Daughter
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Hidlick
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Richard Ridings | ... |
Bunst
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. They are put to the test, however, when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage. Written by Anonymous
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This Isn't The Way To Grandmother's House See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence, frightening sequences and brief suggestive material | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
26 August 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Los hermanos Grimm See more »Box Office
Budget:
$88,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$286,812 (South Africa) (6 January 2006)Gross:
$513,772 (South Africa) (20 January 2006)Company Credits
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Sister Grimm: Mama, it's so cold.
Mother Grimm: It's very, very cold. Will. Put another log on the fire, lad.
Young Will: There isn't any more firewood, Mama.
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Performed by Taraf de Haidouks
Written by Sapo Perapaskero
Published by Les Editions de la Bascule / Strictly Confidential o.b.a. Confidence (BMI)
From the album "Band of Gypsies"
(p) 2001 Crammed Discs
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Goofs
When Angelika cuts the ropes from Will and Jacob's feet in the burning forest, the ax never strikes the ropes when they are cut. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Sister Grimm: Mama, it's so cold.
Mother Grimm: It's very, very cold. Will. Put another log on the fire, lad.
Young Will: There isn't any more firewood, Mama.
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Crazy Credits
At the very start when the MGM lion does his usual roar, he starts as normal but then howls like a wolf. See more »Soundtracks
"Cacurica Dances"Performed by Taraf de Haidouks
Written by Sapo Perapaskero
Published by Les Editions de la Bascule / Strictly Confidential o.b.a. Confidence (BMI)
From the album "Band of Gypsies"
(p) 2001 Crammed Discs
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I have to begin this review by letting you know right off that I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I haven't adored everything Terry Gilliam has done, but I don't hate his style, either. Rather, I judge each movie by its own merits.
This work is adventurous, exciting, and story-driven. Most would probably consider this work action-driven, but I find there IS a good solid story behind the action. It has moments of suspense, breath-taking imagery, and stylized humor. It is a great movie.
A great movie, which has obvious flaws.
Regardless of how much I enjoyed this movie, there was one element which nagged at me the whole time I was viewing this work. Mind you, I have not seen this on DVD, so I am unaware if they have created the DVD "fix" for this yet, or not. I could not help but notice, in several places, the editing seemed stiff.
I am fervently hoping that this came from a paring down of those scenes. If such is the case, then I am also (just as fervently) hoping they give us (the US & Canada) a Region 1, 2-disk Director's Cut with those scenes edited BACK IN! I hate it when they include the deleted scenes outside the movie. Put those back where they belong!
On the flip side...
With the release of Underworld in 2003, the sub-sub-genre of Action/Horror has taken a turn at the box office. Just as, "The Worst Witch," revived the interest in Magick and fantasy, and generated an audience for the later, "Harry Potter," series, so did, "Underworld," revive the Horror genre and the appreciation for the blending of Horror and Action.
This work, "The Brothers Grimm," as an Action/Horror, does not foot the bill. There is too little Horror and the action is sometimes a bit subdued. There are places where CGI and/or choreography is obvious thereby breaking the Spell so competently woven by the story and virtue of the characters. However, it IS too dark for the kiddies, and still quite enjoyable.
I was not disappointed, but I was not elated over the final product, either. Here's hoping for a GOOD "fix" (and a timely release) of the 2-disk Region 1 Director's Cut DVD release.
It rates an 8.6/10 from...
the Fiend :.