mabass1 I saw this movie on late night TV and thought it was a real "hoot". I loved it. Beautiful color and production. I am normally a lazy movie patron but was motivated to struggle through the English sub-titles of the original German since I found it so enjoyable. It would be enjoyable for any who value classic movies and look for unusual movie experiences. The nudity (which was, of course, surprising for the era) was mild and provided additional insight into the mores, as well as aesthetic tastes in beauty, of the place and time.With the frivolity of this fantasy farce as the backdrop for a real educational opportunity, I would highly recommend it. I plan to purchase a copy so this unique film will be available for friends and family to enjoy in the future.It is a novelty, for sure, but well worth the time.

NiseJapanese I'm surprised by the number of positive reviews of this film. I think we tend to give old films benefit of the doubt since we can never see them in the same context as they were meant to be seen, i.e. as some one in 1943. I found this film to be weak in plot and rambling. I'm sure the special effects were revolutionary for the day, and the film had an extravagant budget. Unfortunately for many films with those characteristics the plot was completely overlooked and butchered in the attempt to patch all of the effects together in a cohesive story (sound familiar, Lucas?). The acting, in contrast to the extravagant costume and effects, seemed unprofessional and frivolous.If you think I'm being too harsh, take a look at its contemporary, "The Wizard of Oz." It had similar scope in terms of effects, commentary on society, yet far more expertly executed and coherent in its acting and plot. Maybe I'm being too harsh. Maaaaybe. But this film was created after "Wizard," and I think the producers could have endeavored a bit more to match its standards of quality.I'm curious to know if this film has survived the test of time in Germany as "Wizard" has in the USA.

georgi11811 I found the film to be very enjoyable. I was impressed with the use of color. The film used Agfacolor film, which if memory serves me correctly was based on pastels, not at all like Technicolor. The film is very rich and vibrant in its cinematography and color, this is very much appreciated when one sees the work that went into the Moon set.Hans Albers plays an arrogant but lovable rogue who takes many, many years to learn the lesson of what is truly important in a mans life.I am in agreement with one reviewer in that this film is not at all for children and should be screened carefully, this is a European film and the Hayes Act didn't exist in Germany.

Turan Although "Münchhausen" was produced in Nazi Germany during World War 2, it is a good movie that many people have enjoyed. The reason came out after the war: the screenplay was written by the author Erich Kaestner under an alias. Kaestner, a liberal, was banned from writing by the Nazis.