Review of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) by Amy H — 10 Mar 2013

An imaginative and captivating story with a great final performance by Heath Ledger.

This review of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) was written by Amy H on 10 Mar 2013.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has generally received positive reviews.

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