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# Time Bandits (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

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## Description

In this fantastic voyage through time and space from Terry Gilliam, a boy named Kevin (Craig Warnock) escapes his gadget-obsessed parents to join a band of time-traveling dwarfs. Armed with a map stolen from the Supreme Being (Ralph Richardson), they plunder treasure from Napoleon (Ian Holm) and Agamemnon (Sean Connery)-but the Evil Genius (David Warner) is watching their every move. Featuring a darkly playful script by Gilliam and his Monty Python cohort Michael Palin (who also appears in the film), Time Bandits is at once a giddy fairy tale, a revisionist history lesson, and a satire of technology gone awry.

Review: A wonderful family film that looks great on Blu-ray - "Time Bandits" is a weird and amusing fairy tale of a boy named Kevin who escapes from his technology-obsessed parents after six dwarfs burst through his wardrobe door. They've stolen a map from the Supreme Being and are intent on plundering the past, but they're pursued through time by the Evil Genius, meeting Napoleon, Robin Hood, Agamemnon, and other characters historical and fictional. This intensely phantasmagorical spectacle is a must-see for children, children at heart, and fans of Terry Gilliam's singularly playful, satirical vision. He lets his imagination run riot, producing a film full of humor, action, adventure, and special effects. It features splendid performances from a cast that includes Ian Holm, Ralph Richardson, Sean Connery, and members of Monty Python. Hundreds of desertcart reviewers have contributed reviews of this classic fantasy -- both glowing and dismissive -- but nearly all of them have been for earlier editions on VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, double DVD, Instant Video, HD Instant Video, etc. As usual, all of them are lumped together on a single page. The few who have purchased the Blu-ray praise the film but don't tell you what's on the disc. I will. The 2014 Criterion release is the version to get. It contains a pristine restoration personally supervised by Gilliam as well as full-length audio commentary by Gilliam, co-writer Michael Palin, and actors John Cleese, David Warner, and Craig Warnock. The picture is clean, sharp, and colorful, and the remastered sound is crystal clear. There's also a new documentary featuring production designer Milly Burns and costume designer James Acheson, a conversation with Gilliam of over an hour filmed at the 1998 Midnight Sun Film Festival, and a clip of actor Shelley Duvall on the Tomorrow show in 1981. Rounding out the package are a gallery of photos, a trailer, and an essay by film critic David Sterritt. My highest recommendation.
Review: Classic Storytelling - I love this movie. The new 2k transfer is really sharp and clear. There are some extra features and stills. I especially like the commentary, gives a lot of backstory, and it's really good to hear Terry gilliam's perspective on things and I learned some extra tidbits, like the correlation between the furniture covered in plastic and the ultimate Evil being being covered in plastic and what that symbolizes. I especially like that Terry Gilliam wanted to shoot a film from a child's perspective at a child's height with camera. I think that's one of things that I enjoyed about the film growing up. That a kid, is smarter than the adults and becomes pretty much the leader of the Gang. Good movie for the whole family. Let the younger ones know that it's more about story than explosions or outrageous special effects.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Ralph Richardson, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Terry Gilliam |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,481 Reviews |
| Format | Blu-ray, Restored, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Genre | Action & Adventure, Action-Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 56 minutes |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Ralph Richardson, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Terry Gilliam
- **Format:** Blu-ray, Restored, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
- **Genre:** Action & Adventure, Action-Fantasy
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 56 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful family film that looks great on Blu-ray
*by T***S on January 14, 2015*

"Time Bandits" is a weird and amusing fairy tale of a boy named Kevin who escapes from his technology-obsessed parents after six dwarfs burst through his wardrobe door. They've stolen a map from the Supreme Being and are intent on plundering the past, but they're pursued through time by the Evil Genius, meeting Napoleon, Robin Hood, Agamemnon, and other characters historical and fictional. This intensely phantasmagorical spectacle is a must-see for children, children at heart, and fans of Terry Gilliam's singularly playful, satirical vision. He lets his imagination run riot, producing a film full of humor, action, adventure, and special effects. It features splendid performances from a cast that includes Ian Holm, Ralph Richardson, Sean Connery, and members of Monty Python. Hundreds of Amazon reviewers have contributed reviews of this classic fantasy -- both glowing and dismissive -- but nearly all of them have been for earlier editions on VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, double DVD, Instant Video, HD Instant Video, etc. As usual, all of them are lumped together on a single page. The few who have purchased the Blu-ray praise the film but don't tell you what's on the disc. I will. The 2014 Criterion release is the version to get. It contains a pristine restoration personally supervised by Gilliam as well as full-length audio commentary by Gilliam, co-writer Michael Palin, and actors John Cleese, David Warner, and Craig Warnock. The picture is clean, sharp, and colorful, and the remastered sound is crystal clear. There's also a new documentary featuring production designer Milly Burns and costume designer James Acheson, a conversation with Gilliam of over an hour filmed at the 1998 Midnight Sun Film Festival, and a clip of actor Shelley Duvall on the Tomorrow show in 1981. Rounding out the package are a gallery of photos, a trailer, and an essay by film critic David Sterritt. My highest recommendation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Storytelling
*by M***Y on October 8, 2021*

I love this movie. The new 2k transfer is really sharp and clear. There are some extra features and stills. I especially like the commentary, gives a lot of backstory, and it's really good to hear Terry gilliam's perspective on things and I learned some extra tidbits, like the correlation between the furniture covered in plastic and the ultimate Evil being being covered in plastic and what that symbolizes. I especially like that Terry Gilliam wanted to shoot a film from a child's perspective at a child's height with camera. I think that's one of things that I enjoyed about the film growing up. That a kid, is smarter than the adults and becomes pretty much the leader of the Gang. Good movie for the whole family. Let the younger ones know that it's more about story than explosions or outrageous special effects.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Quality!
*by G***S on July 23, 2025*

It was REALLY GREAT, watching "Time Banndits" again after all these yesrs!!!

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