The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (Trailer Release)

This is a fantastical morality tale, set in the present day. It tells the story of Dr Parnassus & his extraordinary 'Imaginarium', a traveling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light & joy or darkness & gloom. Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Dr Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. Long ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr Nick, in which he won immortality. Many centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on condition that when his first-born reached its 16th birthday he or she would become the property of Mr Nick. Valentina is now rapidly approaching this 'coming of age' milestone & Dr Parnassus is desperate to protect her from her impending fate. Mr Nick arrives to collect but, always keen to make a bet, renegotiates the wager. Now the winner of Valentina will be determined by whoever seduces the first five souls.

Grade: B +
Trailer HERE