Adventures of Baron Munchausen (Blu-ray)

The boundless imagination of Terry Gilliam yields a dazzling fantasy of epic proportions. Inspired by the extravagant exploits of the fabled Baron Munchausen, this spectacleborn of a famously turbulent productionfollows the whimsical eighteenth-century nobleman (John Neville) as he embarks on an outlandish quest that takes him from faraway lands to the moon to the belly of a sea monster and beyond, meanwhile waging battle against a vengeful sultan and the tyranny of logic. Packed frame to frame with special effects, mischievous wit, and colorful performancesincluding a young Sarah Polley as the Barons no-nonsense sidekickthe Oscar-nominated The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a lavish celebration of the triumph of make-believe over reality.DIRECTOR-APPROVED TWO-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, approved by writer-director Terry Gilliam, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Audio commentary featuring Gilliam and his coscreenwriter, Charles McKeow