The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

Description

The boundless imagination of Terry Gilliam yields a dazzling fantasy of epic proportions. Inspired by the extravagant exploits of the fabled Baron Munchausen, this spectacle born of a famously turbulent production--follows the whimsical eighteenth-century nobleman (John Neville) as he embarks on an outlandish quest that takes him from faraway lands to the moon to the belly of a sea monster and beyond, meanwhile waging battle against a vengeful sultan and the tyranny of logic. Packed frame to frame with special effects, mischievous wit, and colorful performances--including a young Sarah Polley as the Baron's no-nonsense sidekick- the Oscar nominated The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a lavish celebration of the triumph of make-believe over reality.