The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989)
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Director:Terry Gilliam
Studio:Sony Pictures
Rating:4.5 (69 votes)
Date Added:2008-04-14
ASIN:B0011E5M66
UPC:0043396191747
Price:CDN$ 20.41
Genre:Kids & Family
Release:2008-04-08
Picture Format:Widescreen
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
Sound:AC-3
Languages:English, French, Japanese, Portuguese
Subtitles:English, French, Japanese, Portuguese
Terry Gilliam  ...  (Director)
  ...  (Writer)
 
Franco Adducci  ...  
Mohamed Salem Badr  ...  
Valentina Cortese  ...  
Winston Dennis  ...  
Peter Jeffrey  ...  
Summary: Monty Python's Terry Gilliam ("Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas") directs this wild, wild version of the stories of Baron Munchausen, pushing the limits of 1989 special effects technology to bring us such sights as a horse divided in half and running around in two parts, and a giant Robin Williams with his head flying off his shoulders. Basically, this is a treat for Gilliam fans, as the sustaining idea of the film runs out of steam, and manic energy alone keeps the momentum going. Casual viewers might find it tedious after awhile. There are nice parts for fellow Python Eric Idle, as well as Sting, Alison Steadman, and Uma Thurman as a dazzlingly beautiful Venus on a half-shell. Gilliam had greater artistic and commercial success with "Brazil", "The Fisher King" and "12 Monkeys". "--Tom Keogh"