Adventures of Baron Munchausen [Blu-ray], The

Adventures of Baron Munchausen [Blu-ray], The      ASIN B0011E5RXO     Medium Count 1     Medium Blu-ray     Release Date 4/8/2008     Group Glass Frame     Link [+]     UPC 043396162198     EAN 0043396162198     Aspect Ratio 1.85:1     DVD Region 1     Running Time 127     Studio Sony Pictures     Theatrical Date 3/10/1989     Audience Rating PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)     Cast Polley, Sarah / Neville, John / Idle, Eric / Pryce, Jonathan / Thurman, Uma     Director Gilliam, Terry     Format AC-3 / Color / Dolby / Dubbed / Subtitled / Widescreen     Language English (Original Language) / Chinese (Subtitled) / English (Subtitled) / French (Subtitled) / Korean (Subtitled) / Portuguese (Subtitled) / Spanish (Subtitled) / French (Dubbed)     Date Imported 4/13/2008     List Price $9.95     Rating 4.04.04.04.04.0     Genre Fantasy     Copy Count 1     Tag Hollywood      

Product Description Director Terry Gilliam (Brazil) and an all-star cast including John Neville Eric Idle Oliver Reedand Uma Thurman deliver this tale of the enchanting adventures of Baron von Munchausen 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.System Requirements:Run Time: 126 Mins.Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: TV-PG UPC: 043396162198 Manufacturer No: 16219

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