An account of Baron Munchausen (John Neville)'s supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
Terry Gilliam is one of the strangest, yet most brilliant, directors working out there today. In this film, he completes what many call a trilogy, pointing to "Brazil" and "Time Bandits". In many ways, it suggests the later Gilliam film of "Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus".
Although the film was critically well-received, it was not successful commercial, due at least in part to the studio trying to kill the production. The cast also had generally bad experiences. Said Eric Idle, "Up until Munchausen, I'd always been very smart about Terry Gilliam films. You don't ever be in them. Go and see them by all means - but to be in them, madness!!!" Sarah Polley was not happy, either, and it is any wonder she continued acting.
Terry Gilliam is one of the strangest, yet most brilliant, directors working out there today. In this film, he completes what many call a trilogy, pointing to "Brazil" and "Time Bandits". In many ways, it suggests the later Gilliam film of "Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus".
Although the film was critically well-received, it was not successful commercial, due at least in part to the studio trying to kill the production. The cast also had generally bad experiences. Said Eric Idle, "Up until Munchausen, I'd always been very smart about Terry Gilliam films. You don't ever be in them. Go and see them by all means - but to be in them, madness!!!" Sarah Polley was not happy, either, and it is any wonder she continued acting.