Review of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) by Jessica O — 12 Jun 2008

My 2nd favorite Gilliam. Chaotic, yet beautiful, magical, and funny all at once.

This review of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) was written by Jessica O on 12 Jun 2008.

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen has generally received positive reviews.

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