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Time Bandits (Widescreen) | 
| Director: Terry Gilliam
Actors: Kenny Baker, Terence Bayler, Jim Broadbent, Sean Connery, David Daker
Studio: Anchor Bay
Category: DVD
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Rating:  97 reviews
Sales Rank: 5005
Format: Ntsc, Special Edition, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D12340D
UPC: 013131234091
EAN: 0013131234091
ASIN: B0000844JJ
Theatrical Release Date: November 6, 1981
Release Date: January 27, 2004
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Additional Features
Though there are 1.33:1 versions available, this director approved Criterion DVD beautifully presents ITime Bandits/I in the film's intended 1:85:1 theatrical ratio. ITime Bandits/I was originally shot full screen (aspect ratio 1.33:1) with the intention of it being cropped to fit a widescreen format. Though non-anamorphic, ITime Bandits/I looks very crisp with well-balanced colors and nice contrasts. The Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround audio sounds very acceptable with no obvious flaws. With regards to extras, there is a "hands-off" ITime Bandits/I scrapbook that is fairly interesting. But what really sets this DVD apart is the stellar audio commentary by director Terry Gilliam, cowriter/actor Michael Palin, and actors John Cleese, David Warner, and Craig Warnock ("Kevin"). Gilliam and Warnock provide most of the commentary providing interesting anecdotes and amusing tales of behind-the-scenes shenanigans. These detailed tidbits of information are a "must have" for fans. I --Rob Bracco/I
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| Customer Reviews: Read 92 more reviews...
 Pretentious junk June 18, 2004
H. Coffill (Grand Rapids, MI United States)
3 out of 25 found this review helpful
Save your dough.pA british kid goes on adventures with a bunch of hammy-acting little people. At the end, his parents die for no apparant reason. (Before some film school moron e-mails me with the reason, I got it. It was just dumb.)pGet Brazil or Munchausen instead. Gilliam's off his game here. Or try 12 monkeys. That's a great film
A Concept Film that Doesn't Know When to Quit June 3, 2004
Jeffrey (Oakland, CA)
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
Like a big candy bar. Eye-popping but unfulfilling. Momentarily pleasing but undernourishing. Couldn't help but think this could have been so much better. It's kind of a Monty Python reimagining of The Wizard of Oz. More mature and cleverer. A plucky resourceful child is transported to a parallel world where the child must make things right before he/she is allowed to go home. The Munchkins are the stars this time. The Supreme Being is, of course, Oz. Evil is the Wicked Witch. Instead of the fantasy world sing-a-long; Gilliam goes with Sci-Fi time travel. Either the movie should have been longer to allow for more story character development or some of the great ideas should have been shelved for other projects. There's a certain episodic feel to the proceedings as the time travelers jump from time to time but don't really get anywhere; much like the film itself.
 Rip Roaring Fun May 19, 2004
Michael Palin fan (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
George Harrison of the Beatles produced this film via Handmade Films. He once said that he believed the magic of the Beatles had gone on to find Monty Python. That is why he wanted to work with some of the Python Crew. Some bits are dated, but overall it has aged well and remains a great boy's movie (age 10 perfect)
 an interesting film for older mature children. April 12, 2004
Ted M. (Pennsylvania, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This review is for the Criterion Collection DVD edition of the film.pThis film was marketed as being for children. I thought that this film is too morbid for small children and recommend that children be at least 8 years old to watch it.pIn this film, a young boy joins a troupe of dwarves who travel through 'holes' in time with the aid of a time map stolen from a deity. They rob famous historical figures such as Napoleon and Agamemnon. Later they are captured by an evil sorceror who takes the map from them.pThis film has several creatures in it that I think would frighten younger children I urge parents to watch the film by themselves before showing it to their children.pThe Criterion Collection has special features including a theatrical trailer, a slide show of production photos and a video, and full-length audio commentary by selected cast crew.
THAT TERRY GILLIAM REALLY IS A CREATIVE GUY. February 23, 2004
Alejandro Cortes (Mexico)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Time Bandits" is filled with the signature humor that characterizes Terry Gilliam and his Monty Python's buddies John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin (co-writers of the script along Gilliam). This is not a conventional movie, the main characters are portrayed by charismatic dwarfs and a kid. Even though actors like Sean Connery have the main credits, the real protagonists are the little guys.p"Time Bandits" is a story filled with fantasy and very little seen situations (or even never seen before situations), Terry Gilliam and his Monty Python buddies really are very creative and original people, they have created an unique style that distinguish them from the rest of the comedians. p"Time Bandits" built the foundations for movies like "Brazil" and "12 Monkeys", movies where Terry Gilliam improved his formula that combines social satire, science-fiction and black comedy.
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