Product: The Fisher King [VHS] (1991)
Rating: 5.0
One of Gilliam's best movies!
I thought Gilliam's previous movies were just eclectic and I didn't really get them, but "The Fisher King" really hit home for me. If you like a movie to have deeper dimensions and allusions than just the central storyline, then this one is for you. I would compare it to what I experienced when reading Shakespeare's works. There is usually a very straightforward story, but the delicious "a-ha" moments usually only occur after several reads and serious reflections.If you don't want depth in a movie, then this movie is fairly entertaining just to see Robin Williams (Parry) rub his toosh across the grass in Central park like you see dogs do from time to time. I've never seen that in a movie before. Not that I look for that, but it clearly demonstrates the sincerity and vulnerability of the characters portrayed."The Fisher King" is not for everyone, but I really like this movie.