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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Year: 1989 Classification: Comedy Actors/Actresses: - Uma Thurman - John Neville - Eric Idle Not MY favorite of the trilogy I seem to be definitely in the minority in these reviews, but I found THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN the worst of Terry Gilliam's trilogy (the other two films being TIME BANDITS and BRAZIL which I love). It wasn't a bad movie; just not a great one. It seemed to drag in parts. The first half hour of the film especially takes far too long to get into the story. Still, even Gilliam at his worst is often a lot more fun than most of the fantasy-based films out there. The visuals are spectacular and you can definitely see where the money went (I read that this was one of the most expensive films made at that time). Terry Gilliam has an incredible imagination and is able to translate his vision to the screen. I was convinced the Baron could fly holding a cannonball! The actors seemed to have a good time making it. John Neville uses the proper restraint in his roll to make his character believable while in unbelievable situations. Uma Thurman is incredibly beautiful as Venus. Robin Williams and Eric Idle have a lot of fun in their roles. Aside from the slow pace in parts, I also am disappointed in the lack of features on this DVD. Where's the onscreen commentary or the behind-the-scenes features? Terry Gilliam did such a great job on the TIME BANDITS and especially the Criterion Collection BRAZIL, I'm surprised that a film that he spent so much time and money into lacks these extras. Perhaps even Terry Gilliam doesn't like this film as much as his others? THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN! This is one movie you do not watch to enjoy by PROXY! A VISUAL DELIGHT from director TERRY GILLIAM, who revives the legendary TALL TALES of the 17th century German Adventurer BARON MUNCHAUSEN! With JOHN NEVILLE in the title role and a young SARAH POLLEY as brave little Sally Salt, who joins with the Baron as he travels to the MOON and back to save a besieged city! And who plays the KING OF THE MOON? Why ROBIN WILLIAMS! Who else did you expect?!? Toss Eric Idle, Uma Thurman, Oliver Reed and Jonathyn Pryce into the merry mix of MADNESS and just GO ALONG FOR THE RIDE! But do not surprised if your kids do not enjoy this one as much as you do! The Baron Lives on Anyone who can sit there and say thay never spun a tale or two in their lives has no imagination. The Baron is a man who has cheated life and death by being both hero and con man but still retaining a sense of "je ne sais quois" Robin Williams steals his cameo and plays it in his usual frantic way. Sarah Polly is wonderful as the child of innocence who looks up to the Baron and the rest of the cast is wonderful as well. Not a movie that should be missed especially by those who enjoy the mania that is Monty Python Buy The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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