The Brothers Grimm

Name: The Brothers Grimm
Director: Terry Gilliam
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Thriller
Released: 2005-01-01
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Lena Headey, Peter Stormare, Monica Bellucci

2005Dir. Terry Gilliam1h 58m

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Runtime1h 58m

Released2005

Budget$88M

Box office$105.3M

DirectorTerry Gilliam

About This Movie

Terry Gilliam’s 'The Brothers Grimm' offers a quirky take on folklore, blending action, adventure, and comedy. The film has this distinctively dreamlike feel; you can really see Gilliam's flair for the surreal. Matt Damon and Heath Ledger play the brothers with a nice balance of charm and mischief, embodying the con artist vibe well. The pacing sometimes drags, but the lush visuals and practical effects bring the enchanted forest and its creatures to life in a way that CGI often fails to capture. Themes of storytelling and the blurred line between myth and reality run deep, making it an interesting watch for those who appreciate the darker sides of fairy tales.

Released in 2005, runtime 118 minutes.Notable for practical effects and elaborate set designs.Filmed primarily in the Czech Republic.Features a score by composer Dario Marianelli.