Time Bandits
(1981),
Director: Terry Gilliam, rated PG
... they didn't
make history, they stole it!
 Starring:
John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Ian Holm, Katherine Helmond, Michael
Palin, David Warner
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"God is not interested in
technology... He's obsessed with making the grass grow and
getting rainbows right.
Look at what he spends his time on:
Forty-three species of parrot! Nipples for men!" - Evil
Why watch this?
It's a fantasy comedy. Plus most of the Monty Python players have roles!
Plot Summary:
Kevin, a young boy fascinated by history, is unexpectedly drawn
into a fantastical adventure through time when a group of
thieving dwarfs escape into his bedroom through a time portal.
The dwarfs, former employees of the Supreme Being, have stolen a
map detailing all of the time holes, which they use to jump
through different eras to steal treasures. Pursued by both the
Supreme Being and the powerful Evil Genius, Kevin joins the
dwarfs on their journey, encountering various historical figures
along the way.
Dad's Preview:
Written and directed by the creative mind of Monty Pythoner Terry Gilliam, this
magical journey takes us to many places in both history and
fantasy, each populated by a cast of quirky characters.
You will wonder, "Did this film's creator do some
mushrooms?!" We witness Napoleon's madness, an Ogre with a
backache, and heck, even Sean
Connery battles a towering Minotaur! David Warner is
excellent as the personification of evil. It's witty, imaginative
fun for the whole family.

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