Review of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) by Kari M — 10 Jul 2012

Though visually stunning,the movie lacks in everything else.

This review of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) was written by Kari M on 10 Jul 2012.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has generally received positive reviews.

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