The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (Region 2)
by Terry Gilliam
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Actor: Charles McKeown, Eric Idle, John Neville, Oliver Reed, Sarah PolleyDirector: Terry Gilliam
Writer: Charles McKeown
Writer: Terry Gilliam
Producer: David Tomblin
Producer: Jake Eberts
Producer: Ray Cooper
Writer: Gottfried August Bürger
Writer: Rudolph Erich Raspe
DVD: Region Code 2
Audio: Arabic (Subtitled); Czech (Subtitled); Danish (Subtitled); Dutch (Subtitled); English (Subtitled); Finnish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); German (Subtitled); Hebrew (Subtitled); Hindi (Subtitled); Hungarian (Subtitled); Icelandic (Subtitled); Greek (Subtitled); Norwegian (Subtitled); Polish (Subtitled); Portuguese (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); Swedish (Subtitled); Turkish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); German (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: PAL
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 126 minutes
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
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DVD Review: Wonders of the imagination
Summary: 5 Stars
If movies are for the maker to take the audience on adventures galore to places unknown to see wondrous sights, then this is one of the greatest movies out there. Based on the German folk tale of Baron Munchausen of the early 1700s, this story combines history, romance, comedy, action and adventure into a crazy, amazing movie of mishaps and escapades. The story itself is simple enough; an old man by the name of Baron Munchausen is in a city on the Mediterranean coast. The city is under siege by the Turks and its denizens try to get along as well as possible by doing things such as going to the theatre. The show one night is of the life of Baron Munchausen. The real Baron shows up and proceeds to stop the show, saying that it is a bunch of rubbish. He proceeds to tell the "real version" of his life, and he saved the city from destruction.
The tale he tells includes a trip to the moon, a passage thru a sea monster, an encounter with Vulcan, and his wife Venus, a flight on a hot air balloon and several close calls with the grim reaper. The movie in and of itself is entertaining as is, but also offers numerous gifts for the observant watcher. First, the roundabout storytelling of one story embedded into another is done quite well and seamlessly combines foreshadowing and recall that few other movies have done. Second, the musical score is quite good; an initial listen reminds one of classical music, but upon further inspection, you realize that the score is original and is not a compilation of previously composed works. Third, the DVD version is the only movie (that this reviewer is aware of) in which Uma Thurman is naked (topless). Fourth, the commentary on the Enlightment and the Age of Reason that is fundamental to the Baron's life foreshadows the Romantic music and Naturalism literature that would chronologically follow the 1700s. Fifth, the Baron's four friends; Gustavus, Albrecht, Berthold, and Aldophus display an incredulous combination of talents; and the Baron's efforts to round them up for one final hurrah reminds me of the Greeks teaming up for Troy and many ancient Chinese stories. Sixth, the comedy is quite impressive. Few movies attempt to combine so many types of comedy into one script; slapstick, irony, dry British humor, sarcasm, etc... This movie does so, and with great success. There are many side jokes and scenes that if you do not pay attention, you will miss the punchline. Last, the scene with Vulcan is a not-so subtle commentary on warfare, foreign policy and labor unions.
All in all this is a great movie; very funny with a plot that twists and turns to keep one engaged. I highly recommend it.
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