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Mood:
Humorous Atmospheric Stylized
Plot:
Heroic Mission Time Travel Danger Escapades Heroes Imaginary Adventurer Good Versus Evil
Genres:
Adventure Comedy Fantasy Family
Place:
England London
Audience:
Kids
Praise:
Critically Acclaimed
Humor:
Silly Humor
Style:
Surreal
Attitudes:
Semi Serious Fantastic

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Time Bandits, 1981

Starring: John Cleese, Sean Connery

Directed by: Terry Gilliam

Written by: Terry Gilliam

Language: English

Country: UK

Runtime: 116 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.9

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Time Bandits can be described as humorous, stylized, and atmospheric. The plot revolves around time travel, a heroic mission, and imaginary themes. Its comic aspect comes from silly humor. Time Bandits's main genres are comedy, adventure, and fantasy. In terms of style, it is surreal. In approach, it is fantastical. Time Bandits is located in London. The movie has received attention for being critically acclaimed. It is well suited for kids.

Summary of Time Bandits

Plunging headfirst into history, director Terry Gilliam fearlessly brings the logic of children's fairy tales to bear as he navigates through myth and legend in a bizarre, ingenious retelling of THE WIZARD OF OZ. A boy and six good-natured little persons careen through time-twisting interactions with Napoleon, Robin Hood, and Agamemnon, among others, with a map the little people stole from their employer, the Supreme Being. But their intention is to rob their way through the past, which does not make their boss happy. Meanwhile, Evil is after the map in order to become the Supreme Being himself. The result is an extraordinarily visual extravaganza that overflows with Gilliam's ecstatic vision. The film is shot from a child's viewpoint, both through the character of Kevin and the placement of the camera. One of the morals of this thoroughly enjoyable, charming fantasy is that heroes aren't always all they're cracked up to be. Fun special effects and great supporting performances abound, including terrific turns by Ian Holm, John Cleese, Ralph Richardson, and especially David Warner as Evil.

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Language:	English
Country:	UK
Release date:	6 November 1981
Runtime:	116 min

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John Cleese

as Robin Hood

Sean Connery

as King Agamemnon / Fireman

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We watched about 30 minutes before giving up on this VERY poorly done movie. Lousy acting, directing, and writing combine for a very "special" movie. Do not mis-understand; "Harry Potter" and the Hobbit movies are great. This one, however, has no... Read and rate it

21.May.2010
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by: tom28734
tom28734 rated this movie0/10

I HAVE NOT SEEN THIS FILM SINCE I WALKED OUT AS A TERRIFIED TODDLER....maybe I was 6 or 7. Well it's not 2007 and I rented it and loved this bizzare film. Don't know why I was allowed to watch this film as a young kid but I guess it could be a... Read and rate it

23.March.2009
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by: prozac pop
prozac pop rated this movie8/10Great

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