Product Description

Director Terry Gilliam (Brazil) and an all-star cast including John Neville, Eric Idle, Oliver Reedand Uma Thurman deliver this tale of the enchanting adventures of Baron von Munchausen on his journey to save a town from defeat. Being swallowed by a giant sea-monster, a trip to the moon, a dance with Venus and an escape from the Grim Reaper are only some of the improbable adventures.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6923 in DVD
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2008-04-08
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Formats: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English, French, Portuguese, Japanese
• Dubbed in: French, Japanese, Portuguese
• Number of discs: 2
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 127 minutes

Amazon.com essential video
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

Customer Reviews

Terry Gilliams Best!
Baron Munchausen is a fun great to look at fantasy film! This is a perfect film to show off a new home theater.Enjoy!

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventues of Baron Munchausen-Anniversary Edition was delivered as promised, in new packaging, and in excellent condition. Would definitely purchase from this vendor again.

What a fun-for-the-whole-family movie!
I saw this wonderful, imaginative movie many years ago, when my now-26-year-old daughter was a small child. We both love it. And, now, we can share it with my 8-year-old grandson. Highly recommended!