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Storyline
Enter the magical world of Jeliza-Rose (Jodelle Ferland), an unusual child with an even more unusual story. Hers is a world where squirrels talk, where fireflies have names, and where the heads of dolls, long since separated from their bodies, are her closest friends. |
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The Director
Terry Gilliam
Terrence Vance "Terry" Gilliam (born 22 November 1940) is an American-British screenwriter, film director, animator, actor and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. Gilliam is also known for directing several films, including Time Bandits (1981), Brazil (1985), The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), The Fisher King (1991), 12 Monkeys (1995), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009). He is the only "Python" not born in Britain; he took British citizenship in 1968.
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User Reviews
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a treat for the eyes
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Created by the outstanding imagination of Terry Gilliam, starring Jodelle Ferland (Jeliza-Rose), Brendan Fletcher (Dickens), Jeff Bridges (Noah) and Jennifer Tilly (Queen Gunhilda). Tideland is a story about drugs, gore and insanity seen through the wondrous eyes of a child.
All the actors play their roles with incredible accuracy, and the story imagined by the acclaimed director Terry Gilliam is one that should not be missed.
I would love to go into the details of the plot that i have enjoyed every second of while watching this incredible film, but in my honest opinion it can only ruin the intense visual and audio experience that you will have while watching it yourselves.
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reviewed by Jaruba on the 30th of December 2010
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Certainly a better statement on the resilience of children than Pan's Labyrinth, and it's funnier. Ferland is fantastic and may well have a bright career ahead of her as an adult actress. However, the situation becomes increasingly dire and bizarre to the point of absurdity. And "Alice in Wonderland" allegories are a dime a dozen. I expect something more original. Despite these flaws (and the pissy little intro) I think it's a much better film than it gets credit for.