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‘The Fisher King’ defies expectationsDan WhitcombAnaheim BulletinIf you walk into “The Fisher King” expecting a patronizing morality play about the mistreatment of the homeless, you’ll walk out pleasantly surprised, because the film isn’t one.REVIEWBut don’t walk in expecting a cinematic triumph, either, because the “The Fisher King” falls well short.Starring Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges, the film is more than anything else a case of great acting with a unique if slowpaced script. And, contrary to his reputation, the direction by-Terry Gilliam is pedestrian.Leaving the allegories and symbolism aside for now, the film’s plot details the life of Parry, a deeply troubled homeless man (Williams) who, with the help of Jack, a successful disc-jockey-turned-alcoholic loser (Bridges), seeks the resolu-Associated PressTerry Gilliam and Robin Williams on the set of “The Fisher King
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Anaheim Bulletin
Anaheim, California, US
Fri, Oct 11, 1991
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