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Movie Reviews of The Fisher King
Movie Review: "The Waste Land"
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading the first few of these reviews, most of these people are ignorant of what this movie is really about. It does have underlying wisdom and morality, but what you have to remember as you watch this movie is that it is based on a poem by T.S. Eliot: "The Waste Land." This is a difficult, obscure poem, but it is about broken lives, selflishness, being a prisoner inside oneself (in "The Fisher King," there are "prison bars" everywhere - Jack's studio, Jack's shirt, the building Jack goes into for his interview for the sitcom, etc.), and trying to find meaning in life by doing something for someone else. The movie is named such because "The Fisher King" is mentioned in the poem. I suggest you read the poem in addition to seeing the movie - it makes it immensely more meaningful.Movie Review: Superb
Summary: 5 Stars
The Fisher King [1991]
Dvd ~ Jeff Bridges
Availability: Currently unavailable
Superb, 30 Dec 2007
Superb. There have been very few movies that I can say, hand on heart, that have ever touched a nerve with me, but this is did. If anyone but Williams and Bridges had played these roles, the film would have dragged on and on. Bridges is excellent as the ex shock jock, trying to make some restitution for the consequences of his 'actions'. Williams should be given some kind of Knighthood - the man is flawless as he tries to claw his way out of his personal madness, his grief and guilt. The support cast are pretty fine, too. Excuisite.
Baby Cromwell, Nottingham, England
Movie Review: It pulled on my heart strings
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought Gilliam's previous movies were interesting/weird, but The Fisher King really pulled on some of my heart strings. The rise and fall of Parry (Robin Williams) during the middle of the movie illustrated how one's own emotional perceptions/fears (exemplified by the red knight) made him more susceptible to bad things happening to him. It was obvious to me that Parry did not have to be beaten (i.e. he could have fought back or ran etc.), but he was already mentally setting himself up to be beaten by the imaginary red knight and allowed exogenous factors to beat him. I have been personally dealing with the concept of "setting one's self up for failure" and this movie provided an excellent example.Movie Review: A Modern Day Fairy Tale Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
One of my absolute favorites, this gem of a film is a comedy, a drama, a romance and a fantasy film all rolled into one. Combined with the twisted & irreverent filmmaking style of Terry Gilliam ("12 Monkeys" and "Time Bandits") this film is not for everyone, but for those who like something different and maybe even a little magical, you can't go wrong with this one. Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges are two men from two different worlds, but both lost and in pain. Mercedes Ruehl and Amanda Plummer are the women in their lives. When circumstanes bring them together, they are able to save one another. A sadly overlooked film filled with wonderment and, in the end, joy.Movie Review: A Classic for the Ages
Summary: 5 Stars
The Fisher King could possibly be Gilliam's BEST film, next to Brazil. The story is a familiar Gilliam theme - treading the fine line between reality and fantasy. What makes this film great is the believability and soul of the story. Gilliam pulls it off brilliantly thanks to a great script and a GREAT cast.
Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges along with Mercedes Ruehl and Amanda Plummer gave outstanding performances. Williams is great as always and Bridges is at the top of his craft.
Heartwarming, surprising, and unique - if you haven't watched this - get it now. If you have, you'll enjoy watching this story of love again and again.