Review of The Brothers Grimm (2005) by Robert I — 18 Jan 2013

This is more straigtforward for a Gilliam film, but it still has his feel. Light and enjoyable as a rental.

This review of The Brothers Grimm (2005) was written by Robert I on 18 Jan 2013.

The Brothers Grimm has generally received mixed reviews.

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