Terry Gilliam Challenge: Time Bandits

Time Bandits (Terry Gilliam, 1981)

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Rating: Q=6, P=5 / Average OJ

Scale 1=3, Scale 2=3, Scale 3=3, Scale 4=2

Fantasy, Adventure, Whimsical, Historical Fiction

Strangeness abounds in this adventure film. I loved the humor, surreal visuals, and plot devices. And the Monty Python-esque moments, of course. One reason why I've enjoy Terry Gilliam's films is because he likes to exist in the space between reality and dreams. So, as a viewer I am constantly asking myself, "Is this real or is this a dream?" And we never get an answer.

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Terry Gilliam Challenge

I love the film challenges. So, I've decided to do another one for this holiday season. But this time it isn't a genre. I've chosen to watch all Terry Gilliam films I haven't yet seen (and I might re-watch the other ones, too). So, here is a list of films to expect posts about over the next few months:

Time Bandits (1981)
The Fisher King (1991)
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Tideland (2005)
The Zero Theorem (2013)
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)--once I can see it!



Possible Re-watches:
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Jabberwocky (1977)
Brazil (1985)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)