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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen .gif) By Tom Keogh
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.
Academy Awards
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen received Academy Awards
nominations for Best Achievement in Art Direction (Dante Ferretti - Art
Direction, Francesca Lo Schiavo - Set Decorator), Best Achievement in
Costume Design (Gabriella Pescucci), Best Achievement in Makeup (Maggie
Weston, Fabrizio Sforza) and for Best Achievement in Visual Effects
(Richard Conway, Kent Houston). |
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|  | Director: Terry Gilliam
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| | Stars: John Neville, Eric Idle
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| | Released: March 9, 1989
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