Grimm

Grimm (2003)

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    (278 ratings)

Written and directed by Alex van Warmerdam, Grimm is an absurdist, decidedly black take on the Hansel and Gretel story. Set in modern day Holland, Grimm centers around siblings Marie (Halina Reijn) and Jacob (Jacob Derwig), who were sent to the forest under the pretext of gathering firewood while,… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By
Alex van Warmerdam
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Dec 4, 2003 Wide
On DVD
Sep 27, 2005

Critic Reviews

  • Eugene Novikov, Film Blather

    Doesn't toy with the concept nearly enough for my tastes, content to be a vaguely quirky dark comedy.

  • Jon Popick, Planet Sick-Boy

    Definitely for the more adventurous viewer.

  • Laura Clifford, Reeling Reviews

    A reread of the Grimm tales may make this more of a film buff's outing, but frankly one shouldn't have to work so hard to make sense of these meanderings.

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  • Curtis L


    Parts of it were fun, but near the end I just wanted it to stop. Had a lot of hints of creepy incest.

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