The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
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69 out of 100

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  • Starring: Eric Idle, John Neville
  • Summary: The enchanting adventures of Baron von Munchausen follow him on his journey to save a town from defeat. 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. (Sony Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Judy Stone
    100
    Aided by the luscious cinematography of Giuseppe Rotunno (one of Fellini's favorites) and the illustrious production design of Dante Ferretti, Gilliam has clearly won this round to preserve magic and wonder on the screen. [8 Mar 1989, p.E1]
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Vincent Canby
    80
    With their remarkable contributions, ''Baron Munchausen'' is full of moments that dazzle, just for the fun of seeing the impossible come to life on the screen. What the Folies-Bergere once was for the foot-weary tourist, ''Baron Munchausen'' is for the television-exhausted child. Nothing much happens, but you can't easily tear your eyes away from it.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Ian Nathan
    60
    Weird to the Gilliamth degree, Munchausen just might making being an 'uneven' movie a compliment.
  4. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Jay Scott
    0
    Despite an inspired central section involving Robin Williams as the King of the Moon and Valentina Cortese as his Queen, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a near-disaster of Ishtarish proportions. [11 Mar 1989, p.C3]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
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  1. AntonyC
    10
    Possibly the most highly detailed, witty and satisfying of Gilliam's films and, inasmuch, Munchausen is one of the most entertaining films ever made.… Expand
  2. JamesH.
    6
    Offbeat and it certainly is imaginative. It is also not for all tastes. You have to admire the creativity involved. Exceptional special effects, a very interesting film, but why on earth didn't they edit it more, it's way too long.… Expand

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