I went into this thinking I wouldn’t like it, as Terry Gilliam films just never do it for me. This is definitely my favorite out of his Imagination trilogy (with TIME BANDITS and BRAZIL). The set design, story and overall look feels like a mix between THE NEVERENDING STORY and George Millies’ films with a German Expressionism influence. Young Sarah Polley was a nice surprise. I can also see a lot of Tarsem Singh’s THE FALL in this — he definitely got inspiration from it. Also surprisingly, the Robin Williams stuff did nothing for me. It’s the first time he’s ever annoyed me, mainly because he really is overindulging in his schtick.
