The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Starring:Mohamed Badrsalem, Ray Cooper (II), Valentina Cortese, Winston Dennis, Don Henderson (II), Eric Idle, Peter Jeffrey, Andrew MacLachlan, Charles McKeown, John Neville, Bill Paterson, Sarah Polley, Jonathan Pryce, Jack Purvis, Oliver Reed, Alison Steadman, Sting, Uma Thurman, Robin Williams
Studio: Sony Pictures
Product Type: DVD
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Monty Python's Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) directs this wild, wild version of the stories of Baron Munchausen, pushing the limits of 1989 special effects technology to bring us such sights as a horse divided in half and running around in two parts, and a giant Robin Williams with his head flying off his shoulders. Basically, this is a treat for Gilliam fans, as the sustaining idea of the film runs out of steam, and manic energy alone keeps the momentum going. Casual viewers might find it tedious after awhile. There are nice parts for fellow Python Eric Idle, as well as Sting, Alison Steadman, and Uma Thurman as a dazzlingly beautiful Venus on a half-shell. Gilliam had greater artistic and commercial success with Brazil, The Fisher King, and 12 Monkeys. --Tom Keogh
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- Grotesquely Magnificent!
- A delirious visual tour de force!
- wonderful old adventure
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Starring: Mohamed Badrsalem , Ray Cooper (II) , Valentina Cortese , Winston Dennis , and Don Henderson (II)
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ASIN: 0767809335
Release Date: 1999-04-27 |
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Monty Python's Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) directs this wild, wild version of the stories of Baron Munchausen, pushing the limits of 1989 special effects technology to bring us such sights as a horse divided in half and running around in two parts, and a giant Robin Williams with his head flying off his shoulders. Basically, this is a treat for Gilliam fans, as the sustaining idea of the film runs out of steam, and manic energy alone keeps the momentum going. Casual viewers might find it tedious after awhile. There are nice parts for fellow Python Eric Idle, as well as Sting, Alison Steadman, and Uma Thurman as a dazzlingly beautiful Venus on a half-shell. Gilliam had greater artistic and commercial success with Brazil, The Fisher King, and 12 Monkeys. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
Un gran cuento ..........2007-05-13
como aquellos que nos contaban de niño, pero para entenderlo como adulto. Una historia genial para mayores, aunque no muy entretenidas para niños del 2000.
Grotesquely Magnificent!.......2007-04-12
This film delights the eyes with its startlingly beautiful, and often disturbing, imagery. In one unforgettable scene, for instance, we see the Baron's ship coming to rest on the white rippling sands of the moon, as a spattering of stars--constellations of the zodiac--whirl past in a midnight-blue firmament. In another, which plunges us into the fulminating fury of Mount Etna, we see a a Botticelli-like Venus emerging tranquilly from her seashell, as handmaidens and cherubs drape her in white silk and pink satin ribbons; we then watch her levitating with the Baron in a magical waltz, as they spin heavenwards in front of Tivoli-like cascading fountains. In a third sequence, which depicts the almost unrelieved distruction of war, we see a great black-winged Angel of Death, who swoops down and kneels over the recumbent Baron, its skeletal fingers gently lifting the fire of the soul from his mouth. This image of Death, as beautiful as it is dreadful, has come straight off a seventeenth-century Italian baroque church.
Underneath the unbridled fantasy however, "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" poses a serious question: Can the creative power of the imagination survive in a world of cold--and supposedly enlightened--reason which inevitably conjures up fear of 'the other' as an excuse to inflict suffering on its peoples through wars? And if reason succeeds in stifling imagination, will the world not be a poorer place? The Baron's opening of the city gates to end the people's suffering represents an opening of the mind to the possibilities of new creative solutions to the problems of mankind.
This beautifully acted as well as darkly humorous film is sometimes disturbing to watch, but it never ceases to fascinate!
A delirious visual tour de force!.......2007-02-21
Adventures of Baron finds to Gilliam in absolute plenitude of his imaginative abilities to create an anthological feats for eyes, plenty of ravishing inspiration and lovable savoir vivre.
An absolute must for all those hard fans of Gilliam around the world that I guess, must be too many.
wonderful old adventure.......2007-01-10
My father got my son started on this movie when he was very little and he has wanted to own a copy for years now. The movie itself is a little hard to follow at times and not believable at all but is entertaining. It has some amazing animation/special effects for its day and it never fails to make you smile. Robin Williams is an extra treat in this movie.
advebtures of barron munchousen.......2007-01-09
was well done, funny and witty. lots of great actors and charactors, keeping in mind it is a fantasy of a crazy man. very amuzing.
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- This parrot is no more... it has ceased to be!
- Only way to get the Baron
- Nudge, nudge, wink, wink
- The ultimate example of British humor
- And Now For Something Completely Hilarious
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The Monty Python Box Set (Monty Python & The Holy Grail/ And Now For Something Completly Different/ The Adventures of Baron Munchausen)
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Release Date: 2005-11-15 |
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This parrot is no more... it has ceased to be!.......2007-03-11
My dad loved Holy grail so much he actually bought the vhs, in around 1995. Now some of you would say, thats not a big deal? WEll for my dad, buying a movie when you had a tv (hbo none the less) was like going fishing with a freezer full of fish, It just didnt add up. But this movie was so great and hilarious he caved and bought it. Well now we are in this Dvd era and soon to be something else, so i decided to buy this movie on Dvd. And i saw this great deal with the tv show and a sort-of random add in movie. The ANFSCD is classic, but most of my friends do not find Monty Python funny. Yet they also did not like Clerks I, so do not take their judgment too seriously (or rationally). WEll to the point, MP & the HG + ANFSCD are great and worth the price. Then they add in a almost-as-funny movie, that just sealed the deal.
Only way to get the Baron.......2007-01-18
Our son wanted The Adventures of Baron Munchausen for Christmas. This was the only way (boxed set of three, and we already own The Holy Grail)to get a copy. Service from Amazon was amazing, as usual. Overall, not a bad deal for the price.
Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.......2007-01-11
If you are a fan of Monty Python, this is a must have. The Holy Grail is quite possibly the funniest movie ever made and Something Completely Different is a collection of skits that includes the Funniest Joke Ever Told, Hell's Grannies, and the famous Parrot skit. The three movies are all on separate discs in the thinner DVD cases so it isn't even as bulky as most boxed sets. Overall, no Monty Python fan's library is complete without this set.
The ultimate example of British humor.......2007-01-10
I have to say that anything to do with Monty Python craziness is absolutely hilarious. I've even heard rumors that Jacqueline Kennedy as First Lady adored Monty Python and would invite friends to the White House to watch their movies.
And Now For Something Completely Hilarious.......2006-01-03
Monty Python are probably the best known sketch comedian ever. They made a tv show, Monty Python's Flying Circus, and several hilarious movies.
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
Their first movie, which is a collection of their best skits from their tv show. This movie is hilarious. It includes The Lumberjack Song, The Dead Parrot Sketch, The Dirty Fork, and the World Funniest Joke.
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL
Their best movie. It's about Arthur and his knights looking for the Holy Grail. This movie will make you laugh insanely. Funny moments include The Killer Rabbit, The Knights Who Say Ni, and The Black Knight.
THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN
This movie is not a Monty Python film but was made by Terry Gilliam and co-stars Eric Idle, both of whom are former Pythons.
A must have for any Monty Python fan.
This set deserves the five stars and more. I recommend this to any Monty Python fan, British Comedy fan, or comedy fan in general. Too bad it didn't inlude The Meaning Of Life or Life Of Brian.
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The Fabulous Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Director: Jean Image
Manufacturer: East West Entertainment
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English language version of this 1979 French animated film directed by Jean Image. On his way to the strange and wonderful land of Trukesban, the Baron has a number of equally wonderful adventures.
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Average customer rating:
- Un gran cuento ...
- Grotesquely Magnificent!
- A delirious visual tour de force!
- wonderful old adventure
- advebtures of barron munchousen
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen [Region 2]
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ASIN: B00004CZTV |
Amazon.com essential video
Monty Python's Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) directs this wild, wild version of the stories of Baron Munchausen, pushing the limits of 1989 special effects technology to bring us such sights as a horse divided in half and running around in two parts, and a giant Robin Williams with his head flying off his shoulders. Basically, this is a treat for Gilliam fans, as the sustaining idea of the film runs out of steam, and manic energy alone keeps the momentum going. Casual viewers might find it tedious after awhile. There are nice parts for fellow Python Eric Idle, as well as Sting, Alison Steadman, and Uma Thurman as a dazzlingly beautiful Venus on a half-shell. Gilliam had greater artistic and commercial success with Brazil, The Fisher King, and 12 Monkeys. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
Un gran cuento ..........2007-05-13
como aquellos que nos contaban de niño, pero para entenderlo como adulto. Una historia genial para mayores, aunque no muy entretenidas para niños del 2000.
Grotesquely Magnificent!.......2007-04-12
This film delights the eyes with its startlingly beautiful, and often disturbing, imagery. In one unforgettable scene, for instance, we see the Baron's ship coming to rest on the white rippling sands of the moon, as a spattering of stars--constellations of the zodiac--whirl past in a midnight-blue firmament. In another, which plunges us into the fulminating fury of Mount Etna, we see a a Botticelli-like Venus emerging tranquilly from her seashell, as handmaidens and cherubs drape her in white silk and pink satin ribbons; we then watch her levitating with the Baron in a magical waltz, as they spin heavenwards in front of Tivoli-like cascading fountains. In a third sequence, which depicts the almost unrelieved distruction of war, we see a great black-winged Angel of Death, who swoops down and kneels over the recumbent Baron, its skeletal fingers gently lifting the fire of the soul from his mouth. This image of Death, as beautiful as it is dreadful, has come straight off a seventeenth-century Italian baroque church.
Underneath the unbridled fantasy however, "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" poses a serious question: Can the creative power of the imagination survive in a world of cold--and supposedly enlightened--reason which inevitably conjures up fear of 'the other' as an excuse to inflict suffering on its peoples through wars? And if reason succeeds in stifling imagination, will the world not be a poorer place? The Baron's opening of the city gates to end the people's suffering represents an opening of the mind to the possibilities of new creative solutions to the problems of mankind.
This beautifully acted as well as darkly humorous film is sometimes disturbing to watch, but it never ceases to fascinate!
A delirious visual tour de force!.......2007-02-21
Adventures of Baron finds to Gilliam in absolute plenitude of his imaginative abilities to create an anthological feats for eyes, plenty of ravishing inspiration and lovable savoir vivre.
An absolute must for all those hard fans of Gilliam around the world that I guess, must be too many.
wonderful old adventure.......2007-01-10
My father got my son started on this movie when he was very little and he has wanted to own a copy for years now. The movie itself is a little hard to follow at times and not believable at all but is entertaining. It has some amazing animation/special effects for its day and it never fails to make you smile. Robin Williams is an extra treat in this movie.
advebtures of barron munchousen.......2007-01-09
was well done, funny and witty. lots of great actors and charactors, keeping in mind it is a fantasy of a crazy man. very amuzing.
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