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MUMBAI: Legendary fairytale scribes, brothers Will and Jake Grimm,
travel around the Napoleonic countryside vanquishing monsters and
demons in exchange for quick money. But when the French authorities
figure out their scheme, the con men are forced to contend with
a real magical curse when they enter an enchanted forest where young
maidens keep disappearing under mysterious circumstances. This Friday
night, Star Movies presents THE BROTHER'S GRIMM starring Matt Damon,
Heath Ledger, Lena Headey, Monica Bellucci on March 9th at 9 p.m.
 Director
Terry Gilliam, who brought his magical storytelling talents to such
films as 'Times Bandits' and 'The Adventure of Baron Munchausen',
sets his sights on 'The Brothers Grimm', turning their life into
a playfully grim fairy tale. Set in early 18th century French-occupied
Germany, The Brother's Grimm stars Matt Damon as Will Grimm and
Heath Ledger as Jake Grimm, siblings who travel the countryside
as snake-oil salesmen, convincing unsuspecting towns that they are
haunted and agreeing to get rid of the demons--for a price. In the
meantime, they set their tales down in writing, creating a wealth
of oddball, offbeat, and frightening characters. Guided by Angelica
(Headey), the brothers find themselves in a fantasy world where
they are faced with the very characters and situations from the
stories, which they tell.
DID YOU KNOW
- Nicole Kidman and Anthony Hopkins were cast originally, but
both had to bow out due to scheduling conflicts
- Both Terry Gilliam and Matt Damon wanted to hire Samantha Morton
for the female lead, but Bob Weinstein and Harvey Weinstein vetoed
this
- Goran Bregovic was Terry Gilliam's original choice for composer.
When Gilliam decided to go with a more traditional score, Bregovic
was replaced by Dario Marianelli
- According to Terry Gilliam, Matt Damon took tango lessons in
preparation for this film.
So don't forget to tune in this Friday night at 9 p.m. for the
exclusive premiere of 'The Brother's Grimm' only on Star Movies.
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