Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 116 minutes
✓ Genre: Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy
✓ Stars: Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Mike Edmonds, Malcolm Dixon
✓ Director: Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Irene Lamb
The Time Bandits (1981) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Time Bandits (1981) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Time Bandits (1981) is staring with Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Mike Edmonds, Malcolm Dixon, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Irene Lamb juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.