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Time Bandits
This week on The Reel Movie Critics, we’re traveling back to the year 1981 to take a closer look at Terry Gilliam’s cult classic Time Bandits. We break down the film’s wild imagination, dark humor, and Monty Python–inspired charm, while exploring how its absurd fantasy world balances comedy with surprisingly heavy themes about greed, authority, and fate.
From Kevin’s accidental journey with a band of time-hopping dwarves to the unforgettable set pieces and iconic villains, we discuss what still works, what feels dated, and why Time Bandits continues to hold a special place in cult cinema…
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