The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen -- A Tribute

[johnniefive80]

i am a huge fan!!! love this movie...i'm looking for stop motion done of baron munchausen, probably shorts, fairly resent (in the last 20 years) can't find it at all in google

[eimajecnerwal]

Real visionary cinema at its best!

[rayearlemeyer]

A very underrated film the bad press mainly came because the film went over budget. I was the Sound Boom Operator

[Blannaface5]

R.I.P John Neville. I have always loved you as Baron Munchausen. You and this movie will always have a place in my heart.

[Aaron1912]

RIP John Neville. 1925 - 2011. The Baron is dead.

[thescreensiren]

@Aaron1912 I am sincerely heartbroken. A friend of Mr. Neville had seen this video a few years back, and showed it to John and his wife. From what I remember, John wanted to get in touch with me. He was busy filming in Canada at the time - and I was wrapped up in work as well, so communication dropped off. I had a rare picture from the film for him to sign, but after losing contact, I never got to send it. I truly, deeply regret it. He was a sweet, wonderful man, and will truly be missed.

[Aaron1912]

So sad. I have uploaded a tribute to John on my channel. RIP.

[beefhed1]

the first movie to cost over a hundred million to produce

[DeepEye1994]

This is by far one of the most underrated movies ever. I really liked it! I can't wait to see Gilliam's future movie "The man who killed Don Quixote"!!!

[thor89100]

own it on VHS rely love the film

[valtis23]

i just recently got my wife and somefriends to watch this and they loved it truly underated film

[SuperHeroMania]

This was better than Time Bandits in my opinion

[Canashea]

one of the best films EVER, went to see it when i was 5 years old and 23 years later never get sick of it!

[existentialiste832]

@Canashea

same sentiment here... :) how nostalgic. i was 8 when i've first seen it.

[MadTomOfBedlam]

any chance you could upload the sultan? especially the part which plays while the sultan's vault is being cleaned out, bloody awesome.

[schizoidboy]

Great art direction and visuals almost like a painting from the baroque area.

[CaptainRustyBucket97]

Adolphus is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lichtbroeder]

My all time favorite fantasy film, well acted, gorgeous costumes and sets, totally inspired.I only recently realized that John Neville ( "the Baron") also played "cigarette smoking man" on the old X-Files series!

[ChopStickSoSushi]

this was by far the weirdest movie I have seen and yet none has equaled it that I have seen been so long I don't remember most of those clips but I was young when I saw it last

[drspatt]

beautiful film

[CUEDIZZLE82]

i grew up watching this film its still really good.

[mstrumridculle]

OPEN THE GATES !

[Blannaface5]

The music for this film is absolutely amazing. 

[Scripzing]

Sarah Polly turned into such a babe

[derek25acorah]

i got this brilliant film on video, the only trpouble is i dont have video player!! i love watching this film and will alwys love to see it everyday!!

[Lilanimalcrazy]

my dad showed me this when I was little and I can proudly say I love it with all my heart! best fantasy movie in the world!<3

[zlabreche10]

How high should I be when I watch this movie for the first time?

[AREA5100100100]

I love this film!

I have a question, what's the title of the first music in this video ?

[thescreensiren]

It is a snippet from the "Venus and Vulcan" track on the movie soundtrack. You hear it in the movie when Venus' shell is rising from the water :)

[KoushAcalledKukA]

ubernice movie! i remembered eric idles delicious acting!

[Rabbitearsblog]

Oh man!!! This was one of the greatest fairy tale like movies I have ever seen!! I wish that it was more popular. It really deserved more praise!!

[boswellchrome]

how do i get my hands on this song (how did you?)

[thescreensiren]

@boswellchrome The soundtrack is sometimes found on Ebay. ;)

[buckeyesoprano72]

Beautiful tribute. I've never seen the movie but I just had the "Venus Rising" waltz dedicated to me. I'll be looking for the film and CD as soon as possible! :)

[ScreamBloodyGwar]

I'm a sucker for 1980's fantasy films I'm going to watch it tonight!

[dantesdivinecomedy23]

One of the Greatest Fantasy Films ever made.

[skodanera]

I DID enjoyed it when it was in the cinemas.

[JimmyDaKoik]

This is an excellent tribute.....the only nit I have is that there's no clip from the climbing down the moon bit.....my favorite part of the movie! I'd have shortened the Moon King chase a bit to fit it in. But I loved it despite that and you've done an excellent job!

[thescreensiren]

@JimmyDaKoik Totally agreed - that's one of my favorite scenes too. I tried and tried to edit that part on my copy and it just wouldn't fit into my program for some reason. That's why the moon chase is so long on this video. Hopefully one of these days I can go back and re-edit, because I'd love to include that scene (as well as the ship/whale sequence). Thanks so much!

[necronominate]

i love this movie and i think it's underrated, but i still see it for sale, so maybe we finally caught on!

[Rcoaxum1]

I just recently saw this movie and it was fantastic!!! I agree it was too underrated and should have gotten higher ratings. Also,this story reminds me alot of The Fool and the Flying Ship, also done by Robin Williams.

[TheAltair4]

Fantastic tribute! This film is one of my childhood favorites. Michael Kamen's score is truly magical.

[Jimbeaujojo]

I absolutely love this movie. John Neville fans should check out the 60's film adaptation of Herman Melville's "Billy Bud" with Terrence Stamp, Peter Ustinov and David McCullan, another underrated Neville film.

[TheShoe1990]

easily one of my top favorite films ever. i love John Neville's portrayal of the Baron in this ^_^

[EdMcF1]

What a film! A hero shot for bravery, to prevent him discouraging others. Callous and smug public officials, a phantom War the Government is winning, keeping the populace cowed. Sounds like the present day. The film is pure genius.

[EdMcF1]

This wonderful film is very relevant today. A soldier (Sting) shot for bravery, as his example was demoralising to others, promoting equality.

Callous, smug public officials ruling a cowed populace with enemies at the gates, and keeping them in fear when the enemy is not there. A genuine hero despised by the bureaucrats. Sounds like the UK 2010 to me!

[lgwelsh1]

One of the greatest movies EVER made!

[DevinTClark]

@lgwelsh1

I agree

[sbnemesis77]

This movie is awesome beyond belief. Its the type of movie that makes you think you are dreaming... I love it. I just saw it last night after 2 years... Gave me such great memories :D

[AllAboutMusic22]

Can someone upload this movie pleaz!!!!!!!!!

[ifuckingfarted]

Great piece.

[RosieMcCami]

I looooooooove this movie!! <3

True, it is sooo underrated. It's a great story, and a real old-fashioned fairytale where everything is possible.

I loves it as a child, and still love it! :)

[suekimforever]

OMG..

i dont believe it!

i watched this on TV a really long time ago, about 10 years or so.

and i only watched the part of it.

yet i always wondered what movie this was... since i could not remember its name!

so glad i finally found out this is the one!

[Boston1775]

this movie drove me insane.i saw it once when 4 yrs old,then started having dreams about it at 12 14 16.etc now 25,didnt know if had elaborate dream or if a real movie.finally i know the truth praise be to god!

[narutocaprirequest2]

2 disc DVD came out a while ago at my job i got it for 9.99.

[jethrotuba]

WHERE THE HELL DO YOU WORK?!?!?!?!?!?!?! please, i have been trying to find this movie for a couple months now.

[WazoobiumNitrate]

They sell it at Barnes and Noble

[landinitestacalda83]

the screams of the death is the scariest thing of the film, when I was a kid I was frightened to the bones!!!! great film!!!

[elibest]

When I was a kid that freaked the shit out of me too!

[backflipbushido88]

I first saw this movie when I was a little kid, and I loved it! Now, several years later, I watched it once more, and it was better than ever! Pure nostalgic this is, a great movie!

[EdgarDampburn]

One of the greatest movies of all time.. The musical score in it is beautiful. I LOVE the music in this movie.

[MF301HA]

One of my all time favourite films. I had the pleasure of seeing this at the movies back in its day. It was the most played LD in my collection. Recently I watched the BD, still I am hypnotised by Terry Gilliam's magical, mystical, and fantastical film. With its glorious soundtrack by the late Michael Kamen, which I now seek on CD. If your curious having never seen this, or a fan who simply wants to recapture the glory of this film, track down the BD. A modicum of snuff can be most efficacious!

[emperor666emperor]

They just re-released this movie in bestbuy!! priced between 9.99 and 14.99!!!!!

[mfealy]

LOve this movie...sheer magic! viva il baronio!

[JGL3]

I just saw this filmabout a week ago, Im 21,and i´ve never felt so identified by any other character before. Baron Von Munchausen it´s an amazing image of imagination and dreaming while awake. This movie reminded me that life its an adventure, just as long as you go out and live it just as you always wanted to do

[Ghlan]

This movie makes me cry for some reason. Perhaps I wish I lived in a time of adventure and excitement, instead of our modern "Age of Reason"

[sauldavidwilliams]

the age of reason was the 18th century

[Luffycapri]

this video rocks

[TheITinFIT]

This looks like a fantastic movie. I wish I could see it. Is there any way you can send me the music please?

[elzentech]

One of my handful of favorites.Truly a gem.

[elzentech]

One of my handful of favorites.truly a gem.

[thelivinglaser]

The other crime, along with how under-rated the film is, is that Michael Kamen's exquisite score is unavailable on CD. Unforgivable.

[thescreensiren]

It can be found from time to time on EBAY -- I've got a copy! Cost about $30 but very worth it. Good luck!!!

[PaulVonHindenberg]

Perhaps I could be o assistance

[Mahatma618]

I bought this album when it came out.Got stolen some months later:( Bought it on amazon for about 70£.Totally worth it.Has to be one of the best soundtracks of all time.

[QueenBoadicea]

@thelivinglaser "Baron Munchausen's Waltz" remains my favorite track in the entire score. It's delightful to find it here.

[christianshounen101]

there was even a cartoon of this guy O_0...........I must watch

[JamiewoodPictures]

I love the music usedfor it :P

[narutocaprirequest2]

i love this video

[saramary33]

This is my favorite movie of all time. When I was a little kid there was a small video store that I would go to to rent it. It was VHS

[gabainwonderland]

Una pelicula muy Platonica!!

[wickedfeylady]

Great movie...my favorite character is Sally 'cause she reminds me of me as a kid. My other favorite characters are Berthold and Horatio Jackson LOL he's full of it but I love him anyway

[HuckleberrySlim]

wow i really want to see this movie

[MrXentrix]

I totally didn't get it at all when I was a kid but now that I've seen it recently in the last few years, I absolutely love it! Also to see a young Uma Thurman was a total treat!

[rodsky71]

"Uh...Mayday, mayday, we're going down!" - King of the Moon, played by Robin Williams

[vigo894]

They say Christopher Lambert filmed scenes that were left on the editing

room floor. I wonder what his role

was.

[stromboldt]

What a great film! So many recognizable characters....

[mmartini50]

Just a FABULOUS film.  If you don't see it and love it, you're not alive!

[X2Magneto]

god i love this movie. great trib

[unclecarljones]

... another diamond...

[Picnicl]

All that hard work was well worth it Terry Gilliam and everyone else who worked on it. The Munchausen Waltz is gorgeous.

And to have the wonderful Oliver Reed with steam coming out of his ears is inspired. The best Terry Gilliam film to me. What a romance, magic and legend 80s cinema conjured up- and another Python (Terry Jones) was responsible for another of my favourites, Labyrinth.

[ComedyTragedy101]

Grief is but life but projection is as I see it. A little hope can go a long way I say.

[flug747]

Gilliam's best. Seriously, that was his high mark. And that he had much less money than he'd planned and had to improvise makes it even better. There are few movies where a director sticked to his vision through such difficulties and delivered such gold. Here to stay!

[Stigmatainmypants]

Fully agree. This movie has NEVER gotten the credit it deserves. One of the greatest fantasies i have ever seen!

[KronprinzAdam]

@Stigmatainmypants It is maybe because back in the 80s there was MANY good movies, then this one was just another one of them...now they are classics!!!

[ARP7777777]

@Stigmatainmypants Nope.

[QuakeFingers]

Thank you very much for posting this. Me and my brother just spent 5 minutes discussing the scenes we half-remembered from when we saw it as a kid. We're gonna start looking for it now :)

[loldoodwtf]

Man I remember I loved this movie as a kid. I want to see it again!

[OddGreenFox]

of all time. :)

[OddGreenFox]

of all time.

[andres318]

for some reason that scene on 4:29 sticks on my head, my favorite part in that movie.

[92ckomi17]

THE GREATEST MOVIE!!!

[verge999]

You really want to know, don't you? It's so nice to know one is known. Thanks!

You may be interested to know that I am currently in the process of penning my *final* adventure, in which, after all my travels, I finally fall in love. Wait until you read it! Marvelous.

Anyway, thanks again.

Yours, truly -

Karl Fredrich Georg Hieronymous, Baron von Munchausen, Adventurer.

~~~

[robotpanda77]

Amazing just for the visuals. I have never seen such a frightening version of the angel of death in a movie before or since. I have been disappointed with every other film Gilliam has made this set my standards so high for him. The only other film I can think of that maches its complex world of camera work, visual, music, story and characters is "The princess bride."

[scombridae1969]

I thought Brazil was pretty grand.

[bijeto]

"This is precisely the sort of thing nobody ever believes."

[marodeur64]

Weren't there a couple of scenes, where he is chased by the death? I found, it was a pretty scary movie back than, when I was a child. I have to watch it again, if I find it somewhere.

[Taskat]

You can probably find it pretty easily now. Yes, there are some scenes where the Grim Reaper chases him.

[mrnosaj]

The film did have a lot of mature qualities to it. The reaper along with its shriek is definitely a terrifying image even for children.

[twoeq]

I went to see this with my late mother when I was 8. I don't think any film has had such an effect on me. Such a great story. Watching this brought back so many happy memories.

Terry Gilliam is a legend.

[damnxstraight]

saw this when i was little and it totally sparked my imagination, and crept round my dreams for years.

I LOVE YOU TERRY! :D  XD

[CAPTSCRU33Y]

I almost forgot that Robin Williams played a villain in this film.

Those were the days.

[bijeto]

He was Roger, King of the Moon.

[RaJulez]

best movie ever!

[dinkyspaws]

Thank you Terry. You created a masterpiece. The only problem is that people which include critics don't like movies that make you think or use your imagination. But for people like us, the young at heart and young love such special films. Gilliam will go down one day as one of the most creative artists of all time. Also one of the greatest film directors.

Baron and Brazil are perfect! It is not a popular film, but that means we can keep this gem to ourselves!

[colepepper83]

i agree, he makes gold! i love this movie as a kid and even now as a grown ass man. i got it on blue ray as soon as it the stores, go terry!

[dinkyspaws]

Thank you Terry, You have created a masterpiece! I saw this twice in theaters and countless times on DVD. The problem I think is that people including critics have a hard time praising films like this because they have to think and use their imagination. It is sad really, because Gilliam will go down as one of the top filmmakers of all time. It just takes time to realize genius when one sees it. And Baron Munchausen along with Brazil are genius!

[TheJadeEmporer]

I was in my teens when this movie came out, I remember people saying it was a dumb movie and I never understood why they didnt like it.  I think it seems dumb mostly to people who have forgotten the half reality half imagination world they lived in as kids. or maybe they never lived in the world I did. Definitely one of my favorite movies.

[NarutocapriRequest]

love it

[Melancholical]

still one of the greatest films ever made. terrifyingly underrated.

[nerdotron]

a true piece of art, i agree.

[LEWOOF]

WOOF...!!!!!

[mmartini50]

Jonathon Pryce as the Marshall was just superb! What a piffling little pen pusher!

[evaristo42]

Even in this (very good) reduced version, i couldn't help getting goosebumps. One of my favourite movies, always makes me think about the power of imagination and the nonexistence of war. Both such dangerous ideas.

[smutus123]

This film was refreshingly imaginative, making full use of the scripwriter's license to present us a fantastic make believe world. I have no words to describe the beauty of the Venus scene, complete with putti, and I remember being awestruck by it when I first saw it as a Teenager - I admit having a soft spot for Uma ever since.... Thanks for the great tribute, Screensiren!!

[movienaut]

THis is one of my favorite movies. I have forgot it, Im glad that you brought back my childhood. I remenber that there were many scenes which made me laugh to hell, like the baron pull himself up by dragging his hair tail, hahaha, a classic.

[grant21999]

What is the name of this fantastic song?

[TheRadical42]

97 Snazzes on the 100 point Snazz-o-scale!

-Near perfection! The movie itself IS perfection. Great story, wonderful characters, astonishing FX. I believe Uma debuted in this movie, and Robin Williams was uncredited.

-That waterery ballroom set must have cost a fortune!

-I love the "Right Ordinary" city leader. :)

-Why not a perfect 100? I missed my favorite scene. Climbing down to earth from the tip of the moon on that hair-rope. "This is exactly the sort of thing no one ever believes!"

[newbornies]

im going out to buy it right now, this movie inspired my imagination as a kid. far too underated

[Daria7945]

fantastico !!! *.* thank you !!!!!!!!!

[dorsten69Italy]

Bellissimo !

[danioi6]

is it in the book he shoots the fox in the tail with an arrow, so that it becomes so scared it literary runs out of its fur ( or whatever you say in english)?:P

[propain76]

one of my favorite movies. I could watch this film over and over again.

[3566764]

THE BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!

[bryan350z]

was this a kid's movie? im currently 20 and i saw this when i was very little, i found it weird and disturbing.

[felixicon]

Crazy, creative and brilliant film. Good work

[peterblack70]

Beautifullly done, thescreensiren. I have very fond memories of this film, as I saw it with my first girlfriend (Hello Tamara, wherever you are!), and it's stayed with me as a favourite ever since. It was interesting to see the Baron himself, John Neville, as a recurring character on The X-Files, playing the Well-Manicured Man (the Cigarette Smoking Man's buddy). Cheers for posting! :)

[jcolin0416]

the baron kicks much ass hombres...... much ass

[accordionsfrommars]

The Munchausen Waltz has got to be one of my favorite tracks to any film score.

[ctdsnark]

"Underrated"?That's an understatement{no bad pun intended,I assure you}---in fact,in my opinion,Gilliam hasn't made anything anywhere NEAR as good since!

[TerryGilliamfan]

Zeman's version is not better or worse - it's just different. And it IS different - to the extent that Altered States or City of Lost Children are more mainstream. :-)

Imo, Gilliam is one of the greatest directors of our time. Tim Berton's films look so much more ordinary. And did you know that Gilliam was Joanne Rowling's first choice as director of Harry Potter films? When the studios rejected him he said he'd never get involved with HP again. Rowling was really upset.

[mtigers1981]

Although, to be fair, Gilliam did say that Alfonso Cuaran, the director of the third HP movie, did very well with the material...

[theshakedownstreet]

this is one of my favorite movies i watched when i was a kid back when i was like 6 (in 1993) and the holder of this vid is right it is underrated!

[WickedNemesis]

They sell a set of Baron Munchasen, Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different, and Monty Python and The Holy Grail at Circuit City for $25

[janak19771977]

this is a good movie....but the karel zemans version is just so much beter

[daschwah]

Lovely. Just lovely.

[crazypants831]

i love this film so mutch that when i was 2 i still remember seeing this at the drive through theatre and is still remembering this as a highlight of my child hood at the age of 22 thank you terry gilliam for giving me these whimsicla memories

[RexNunc]

"It's the greatest film of the twentieth century."==Terry Gilliam.

Lol it better be for 51 million dollars!

I love this movie regardless of all the pans.

Gilliam rules.

[Grafferty]

Saw this film for the first time recently. Absolutely adored it. Enormously entertaining from start to finish - a triumph, a joy to watch. Ruddy BRILLIANT.

This video's good, too!

[FonzieMeza]

That movie's cool. I've never seen anyone running really fast trying to catch a bullet.

[silmalila]

Your tribute is most definately worthy of the wonderful movie that you are paying homage to.

Time Bandits, Brazil, and TAOBVM are a trilogy of movies about youth, middle age, and old age respectively.

As much as I love Brazil, I think that this movie is my favourite.

It is a visually stunning treat, and a very fitting cinematic reworking of the children's book.

A magical movie,

A lovely tribute.

(I'll bet you could do justice to "Brazil" as well!)

[pepeyjack]

Ojalá tantas películas de fantasía actuales aprendieran de la "verdadera magia" que tienen películas como éstas que, sin tantos efectos visuales y sin la tecnología CGI, lograban y siguen logrando cautivar a grandes y chicos.

[mfealy]

a wonderful sparkling gem of a motion picture.. magical!!

[mrbeanbob]

i got confused with this film to time bandits but now i know :D

[SirCyrano]

I never get tired of this dazzling film; I still can't believe it was both a commercial and a critical flop. Hello!? We're looking at one of the most visually spectacular films of all time, an outlandish tale superbly told with just the right balance of humor, pathos and fantasy. Glad to see Munchausen has his fans.

[kingrolo27]

Love this film... saw it at the cinema when I was VERY young!

Does anyone have the soundtrack?

[thescreensiren]

Yes...you can find it on Ebay sometimes. :)

[phexus82]

yup, like he said.. I found a copy on ebay. I was able to get a really good price on it, but usually its kinda spendy since its rare.. This is one of my favorite movies, and most favorite score.

[SpaceCowboyEd]

One of the best movies ever. This is what movie are about fun, fantasty and great actors. Things that cannot happen in reality.

Every timie it comes on tv I watch it. John Neville is a superb actor.

[LATVIA53911]

He lived short time in Latvia(It's my country)and we have munchausen museum but it's enough far from my home :(

[BTony21]

I was in second grade when I first saw this movie, and I fell in love with it. I still enjoy it today, I think it may be the reason I ended up studying film and communication :)

Anyhow I was ecstatic when I saw it on the shelves at Barnes & Noble. So now I have a copy because treasures like this tend to get harder to find as time goes by.

Then again, look at what Broadway revivals can do for cult/camp film :) "i.e Hairspray"

[phexus82]

yeah, i was probably in 3rd grade, and I was sick from school, and my parents rented this movie for me.. One of the greatest experiences in watching a movie ever.. Fell in love with it. I've always asked people, "have you ever seen Adventures of Baron Munchausen" and since 3rd grade, I've probably met 2 people that had seen it.. and the friends that i showed the movie to didn't get it... Kinda sad, this is a superb movie!!

[Poejoy]

Wonderful to see these clips, thank you so much for posting them. I'd love to own this movie. I've rarely enjoyed any film as much as this one.

[davewatcher]

I agree; underrated.

[DianaDeLuna]

ScreenSiren, you are SO right--this movie was totally underrated and under the radar. I had the good fortune to see it on the big screen (art house theater) back in the day. It made a huge impact on me! Wild story aside, it's a delicious treat for the eyes. Terry Gilliam RULZ.

[CHallski]

o i love this movie alot!

[mmartini50]

Don't you just LOVE fantasy?

[Hafdaniakal]

The part i like in the film is when,

the emperor says something like - take as much gold as ONE man can carry so he hgets his strongest man and takes it all Ahhhhh Memories make more films like this i say

[narutorequest]

I love this movie and the music thanks for uploading this video .

[poebelly]

One of the most delightful movies ever! Great tribute to it. :)

[xxsweeneybarberxx]

terry gilliam is like Tim Burton, always criticisd for not being able to introduce a cohesive story in their films, yet praised for their artistic visuals

[xxsweeneybarberxx]

i love the dance scene between the goddess and the baron

[DianaDeLuna]

My favorite scene is when they were dangling from the horn of the Moon, with all those beautiful zodiac constellations drifting dreamily about them.

[bijeto]

This is precisely the sort of thing nobody ever believes.