Nominated for 4 Oscars. 11 wins & 14 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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There is much to see on this journey, all of it presented in the abundant, deep-focus detail that is Gilliam's visual trademark.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Nov 2013
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The king is completely out-of-control, and so was Gilliam in making this film. Neither has much of a sense of proportion, but both are hard to ignore.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Nov 2013
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A lavish fairy tale for bright children of all ages.
– Richard Corliss,
TIME Magazine,
15 Nov 2013
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One of the most voluptuously beautiful films ever imagined, Munchausen naturally assumes that surrealism is preferable, that through make-believe we find the way to true beliefs.
– Carrie Rickey,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
15 Nov 2013
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The sheer volume and invention of Gilliam's visual largess sets him apart, and his wit operates for the most part at a dangerously sophisticated level.