The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Reality is thoroughly whipped in Terry Gilliam's grand, twisted adventure - the story of an aging baron who sets off, accompanied by a bossy, imaginative young girl, to locate his former servants (a midget with super hearing, a buffoon with super speed, an oaf with super strength, and a marksman with super sight) so they can return and free the city from the relentless siege of the Turks. Each step along their journey presents a new set of dangers, and the baron is continually tempted by women and rest in spite of their urgent quest. As with most Gilliam films, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is full of humor, bizarre situations, and outlandish characters - but there is always a sense of menace and darkness behind it all (actually, the Baron repeatedly dodges the bony grasp of a ghoulish, screeching Death...). Though maybe a bit outdated, it is still more entertaining - and original - than most cutting edge, modern adventure films.

HIGHLY ENTERTAINING
4 out of 5
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Plot: 4
Imagery: 4
Originality: 4
Soundtrack: 4
Overall: 4