The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus

Who would have imagined...

Despite the disturbing piece of crap that was Tideland I was looking forward to this. Mostly because Heath Ledger not only proved he'd actually learnt how to act, somewhere between 2003 and 2005 anyway, but also because he wasn't afraid to pick some of the most interesting and challenging scripts in Hollywood. We have this movie. About two cowboys. They have sex a lot. Interested? Gutsy! and beautifully acted. He'd certainly come a long way from Ten Things I Hate About You, Two Hands, or A Knights Tale. I guess we'll still get to see him as a psychotic, mass-murdering clown later this year. So his last role will be as a crass pop culture icon in grease paint rather than a thoughtful hard-to-play Gilliam induced role. They probably both adequately reflect Heath's career, I wonder which one he'll be remember for...

"There are no rules and there is no rulebook.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to my instincts. "
Heath Ledger

Oh well, we all get it wrong sometimes...