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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) 7.0
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7.0/10 from 29,181 users
Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 130 user | 67 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits. Director:Terry Gilliam |
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Cast
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Desmond /
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Rupert /
Adolphus
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Bill /
Albrecht
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Jeremy /
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Queen Ariadne /
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Henry Salt
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Venus /
Rose
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Daisy
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Ray Cooper | ... |
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Plot Synopsis
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The fantastic tale of an 18th century aristocrat, his talented henchmen and a little girl in their efforts to save a town from defeat by the Turks. 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. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
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From the director of "Time Bandits" and "Brazil" a new movie full of NOISE...FLYING OBJECTS...SEAFOOD...CELEBRITIES...COMPASSION...TRAVEL...HONOR...GRAVITY...BULL...he was full of it. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 March 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Las aventuras del barón Munchausen See more »Box Office
Budget:
$46,630,000 (estimated)Gross:
$8,083,123 (USA)Company Credits
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Music & Lyrics by Michael Kamen & Eric Idle
Used by the permission of K Man Corporation & Kay-Gee-Bee Music Limited
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Robin Williams played the King of the Moon. The credits list "Ray D. Tutto". This is the English transliteration of the Italian phrase "Re' di Tutto", which means "King of Everything", which was how the King of the Moon introduces himself to the Baron. Robin Williams performed the part as soon as he arrived in England after a transatlantic flight. See more »Goofs
While on the boat flying to the moon, the Baron's phrase "bodily activities" is dubbed. See more »Crazy Credits
The King of The Moon - Ray D. Tutto (homonym of Italian re' di tutto=king of all). The actor's real name is Robin Williams. See more »Soundtracks
"The Torturer's Apprentice"Music & Lyrics by Michael Kamen & Eric Idle
Used by the permission of K Man Corporation & Kay-Gee-Bee Music Limited
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A young Sarah Polly is swept on a grand storybook adventure when her father's theater is visited by the source of its drama; the real Baron himself (perfectly played by John Neville). The town is under siege by the Turks and only Munchausen and his band of curious adventurers can save it, so long as Death or a doctor doesn't catch him.
Terry Gilliam, having hit his stride with the 1984-and-a-half classic Brazil, went on to fulfill his ultimate fantasy film with a great cast of actors (Jonathan Price included), beautifully detailed sets and costumes, and a very strange yarn of a tale indeed. Bit parts are filled out by Robin Williams, the late Oliver Reed (seen most recently as Proximo in Gladiator) serving up a fiery Vulcan - husband to a young (not to mention stunning) Uma Thurman as Venus.
A great deal of the magic that sparkled in Brazil seems to have been rekindled here, and while it may have been panned at the time of its release, time has treated it well. The effects have that pre-cg feeling that makes me warm and fuzzy inside, and while its a little slow to get started, it surprises around every turn.
Fans of Gilliam's work (and those who still possess that curious inner child) will find much to enjoy here - even if it is nothing more than wonderful nonsense.