Review of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) by Sunny S — 09 Apr 2008

Gilliam at his visual best. Yes, even more so than Brazil.

This review of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) was written by Sunny S on 09 Apr 2008.

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen has generally received positive reviews.

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