★★★

I think Gilliam’s schtick works better as loosely connected sketch comedy than it does as a cohesive film. I didn’t hate this as much as I hate Brazil though.

Not a critique exactly, but who is this for anyway? It’s a kids movie I guess but this lacks the wish fulfillment or moralizing of a normal 80s kids film. Plus there’s all those pesky adult themes in the way. Just weird as hell.