Review of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) by Robert C — 04 Apr 2014

The movie is an exercise in flamboyancy, with some of the most spectacular visuals ever.

This review of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) was written by Robert C on 04 Apr 2014.

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen has generally received positive reviews.

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