Grimm (2003)
-
50% of users liked it
(294 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 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, unbeknownst to them, their impoverished family left for parts unknown. Before long, Marie and Jacob learn of their abandonment; all that is left from their parents is a brief note advising them to go to Spain and take up residence with their uncle. The first setback comes in the form of a smarmy farmer (Frank Lammers) who forces Jacob to have sex with his obese wife (Annet Malherbe). Shortly afterwards, Marie turns to prostitution, but Jacob intervenes before she goes too far. Eventually, the siblings find a moped and take off for Spain -- only to find out that their uncle has died. When a wealthy surgeon (Carmelo Gomez) falls for Marie, the broke siblings' prospects seem to be looking up once gain. Unfortunately for them, the ultimate consequence of Marie's quickie marriage is nothing either of them would have imagined. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Directed By
- Alex van Warmerdam
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 4, 2003 Wide
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.
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Featured Audience Ratings
Currently unavailable on Flixster
Also available on
Other Retailers
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Subscription Services
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Cast
-
Halina Reijn
as Marie
-
Jacob Derwig
as Jacob
-
Carmelo Gómez
as Diego
-
Elvira Mínguez
as Teresa
-
Ulises Dumont
as Luis
- Frank Lammers
- Annet Malherbe
- Teresa Berganza
- Johan Leysen
- Peggy Sandaal
- Jaap Spijkers
- Laura Cepeda
- Fernando Moraleda
- Lola Peno
- Maria Teresa Berganza
