I do like Terry Gilliam's movies, and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is one of my personal favourites of his along with Time Bandits and Brazil. My only real quibble with The Adventures of Baron Manchausen is the odd scene that drags a little too much, other than that as a fantasy-adventure and a film it is wonderful.
Visually it is a delight. The photography is truly beautiful and really helps in bringing the wondrous sets, production values and scenery to life. Also outstanding is Michael Kamen's score, it is absolutely stunning and fits perfectly. Not only that, I think it is one of Kamen's best.
The dialogue is odd but in a delightful way being also clever and witty, and the story is widely imaginative complete with some fun literary and such references. Gilliam's direction is superb pretty much, and the characters are unique and engaging.
The acting I have no problem with. The standouts are Robin Williams, Eric Idle and especially Jonathan Pryce, but this doesn't stop John Neville and Sarah Polley from being likable as well.
Overall, a wonderful film that I have been very fond of since childhood. 9/10 Bethany Cox
Visually it is a delight. The photography is truly beautiful and really helps in bringing the wondrous sets, production values and scenery to life. Also outstanding is Michael Kamen's score, it is absolutely stunning and fits perfectly. Not only that, I think it is one of Kamen's best.
The dialogue is odd but in a delightful way being also clever and witty, and the story is widely imaginative complete with some fun literary and such references. Gilliam's direction is superb pretty much, and the characters are unique and engaging.
The acting I have no problem with. The standouts are Robin Williams, Eric Idle and especially Jonathan Pryce, but this doesn't stop John Neville and Sarah Polley from being likable as well.
Overall, a wonderful film that I have been very fond of since childhood. 9/10 Bethany Cox