DVD | The Brothers Grimm

Rating: M - Contains Medium Level Violence.
Duration: 113 mins.
Genre : Action Adventure.
Actors: Mackenzie Crook, Heath Ledger, Peter Stormare, Jonathan Pryce, Matt Damon, Lena Headey, Monica Bellucci, Richard Ridings, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Julian Bleach, Bruce McEwan.
Release Date: Available now.

Matt Damon and Heath Ledger are the Brothers Grim. A pair of 18th Century con artists who make up fairy tales to play on the fears of simple towns folk to fleece them out of money.

But then they come upon a town that really is cursed, and they have to use all their wits not only to save the town’s children, but also their own lives.

Terry Gilliam does a wonderful job of creating a world where imagination runs rampant, and fairy tales come to life.

While to story line meanders in some confusing directions, the humour and chemistry between the actors more than make up for a little head scratching. The world of fantasy that comes from Gilliam’s mind is a visual feast, and the enchanting visuals are worth the price of admission on their own.

The pace is varied, but the action makes up for any moments of tedium, and in the end the movie finishes on a high that allows you to come away with a smile on your face.

Food for thought
Reality can be more scary than fantasy, but if we don’t face up to our own fears we’ll never be able to live our lives to their fullest.