Pop Culture Journal #3 (Revised)

Journal #3: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The Cover of the movie

Heath Ledger

My favorite movie is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. I love this movie for a number of reasons. One of main reasons being it was the last film Heath Ledger was in. Most people thought that the movie that caused Heath psychological problems was The Dark Night but this movie is so twisted and crazy that it could have caused him some problems as well.

I had a crush on Heath growing up and he died during shooting the end of the film. The director incorporated three more actors, two being Jude Law and Johnny Depp, after Heaths death to play his role as a man who changes appearances through time in the “imaginarium”. I loved the fact that the director didn't cut Heaths parts out, but instead cleverly thought of a new way to keep all his scenes in and still keep the main character in the film. It gave Heath fans like me a last moment with him.

Another reason I love this movie is because of how strange and mysterious it is. Strange and mysterious is a bad way to sum up the movie because it releases so many thoughts and vibes throughout the duration of the film. I respond to the art side of the film and creativeness specifically in the film because all the scenes “in the imaginarium” were all scenes created from famous paintings. Each scene is so different and unique; it keeps me entertained throughout the whole film. I love the special effects too, it blows my mind. It opens up a whole new imaginary world in my head and brings out the child in me all while bringing out a new way of thinking.

This movie is so hard to describe, you just must watch it. I love this movie because it brings out a new view and world in my head. I respond more to the formal elements of a film. Not many people have seen this film and even less people have heard of it. I request everyone who enjoys strange mind-blowing films to watch this one. However, I am warning you if you watch this movie once, you will have to watch it at least one more time to fully watch the movie.