The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is every bit as intriguing as the name of the film itself.

As Heath Ledger’s final appearance on the silver screen, the movie is a satisfying display of the talent that the world adored.

Despite the sudden death of Ledger, a key character, midway through filming, director Terry Gilliam was saved by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, who each serve as alternate-dimension versions of the Ledger character when he crosses through Dr Parnassus’ paranormal mirror.

I love these type of fantastical adventures which bring out the child inside and give the moral compass a stir.

Though a little dark for a children’s fantasy, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is set in present day and follows the mystical travelling show of Doctor Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) – a man who once won immortality in a bet with the devil, Mr Nick (Tom Waits).

Though many would be foolish to gamble with the devil a second time, Dr Parnassus’ lust for youth saw him do just that.

But there is always a catch and this one involved giving his firstborn child to the devil at the age of 16 – the age his daughter is about to reach. Desperate to save his little girl from her dreadful fate, Dr Parnassus presents the devil with a wager too good to refuse... and so journey heats up. Screening at Nambucca Cinema Centre, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is rated PG.