John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley

Baron Munchausen, with the help of a little girl as well as his four assistants, saves a town from being taken by the Turks.

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PG, 2 hrs. 6 min.

Directed by: Terry Gilliam

Release Date: January 1, 1988

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DVD Release Date: May 26, 1998

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  • August 27, 2009
    Another fantastic adventure from Gilliam. It was once voted worst film of all time which is more than a little unfair and quite baffling really!
  • May 9, 2009
    "I'm Baron Munchausen!
    - That sounds nasty. Is it contagious?"

    I've been waiting to see this movie for a long time but never had the chance.. Until now. Because of the reviews that I've read from people and critics, I was prepared that 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen' would ...( read more)be something I either love or hate. Strong words, love and hate..

    The film is directed by Terry Gilliam, the man behind several hits, for example '12 Monkeys', 'The Fisher King' and several Monty Python productions, so you can expect something extraordinary.

    The film was a joy to watch. It's a fairy tale that will keep the viewers interest all the way til the end. During their adventure, the Baron and the young girl, played wonderfully by a young Sarah Polley, will be taken all the way to the moon and the belly of a monster fish on their journey to find the baron's old friends. Why, you ask? Well, they gotta defeat the Turkish sultan. A basic plot for any film really...

    The special effects have not aged that well but some scenes are wonderfully made, especially the moon. The king of the moon, Ray D Tutto or better known as Robin Wiliams, is hilarious to watch. This is the Williams that I remember from my childhood!

    "I don't have time for flatulence and orgasms!"

    What I liked about the film was that I got so caught up with the story that I didn't always know if something was real or just a dream. 'Munchausen' is an example on how pure imagination of filmmakers can give us viewers something special, something that really deserves to be seen. By the way, kudos to the cast. John Neville, Eric Idle, Oliver Reed, a young Uma Thurman etc, all do a good job and are simply fun to watch!
  • June 20, 2008
    underrated Gilliam. For me, more fun than Time Bandits.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • December 2, 2007
    pure fairytale magic from the ever fertile imagination of terry gilliam
  • November 18, 2009
    Fun story but lacks fluidity. The plot is magical and playful, but ultimately I cant get into it. recommended for anyone over 30
  • November 16, 2009
    Best Costume Design 1988
  • November 15, 2009
    Offbeat and it certainly is imaginative. It is also not for all tastes. You have to admire the creativity involved. Exceptional special effects, a very interesting film, but why on earth didn't they edit it more, it's way too long.
  • November 11, 2009
    One of the best fairy-tales ever put on film !
  • November 9, 2009
    Sure, Gilliam has begun to reference himself, but the sarcasm combined with very imaginative elements and a spellbinding cast make of this little flick an insane ride with elegant moments.

    77/100

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