The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

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

Movie Details

Cast: John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley, Oliver Reed, Charles McKeown, Winston Dennis, Jack Purvis, Valentina Cortese, Jonathan Pryce, Bill Paterson
MPAA Rating: PG
Running time: 126 min
DVD Aspect Ratios: 1.85:1

---

DVD Features:

• Color
• Closed-captioned
• Widescreen

International rating:

Europe: PG

DVD International release dates:
North America: Apr 27, 99
Europe: Jun 4, 05

VHS International release dates:
North America: Jul 11, 90
Europe: Jul 1, 02