Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus, The
(Parental Guidance) Coarse Language, Frightening Scenes
Synopsis:
Fantasy. A man (Heath Ledger) becomes caught in the eternal contest between Doctor Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) and the Devil (Tom Waits).

Content Elements:
Frequent use of scatological slang, profanity and cursing
Frequent portrayals of tobacco and alcohol use
Portrayals of hanging in a fantasy context – little detail
Frequent scary transformations
Hand-to-hand violence – little detail
Thematic Elements:
Destiny versus free will
The power of imagination
Sacrifice
Classification Rationale:
Rated PG for coarse language and frightening scenes in a fantasy context.
Classification Date:
11/09/2009