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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

Released Apr 10, 2019

2h 13m

Comedy

Adventure

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A disillusioned advertising executive is pulled into a time-jumping fantasy when he is mistaken for Sancho Panza.

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Critics Consensus

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote may not live up to long-gestating expectations, but it bears enough of director Terry Gilliam's signature creative stamp to satisfy fans.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

It has a scrappy, indie feel that I like...not for everyone...but an honest and compassionate account, the pain and the ecstasy of the creative process...

Feb 12, 2020

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

It'd be easy to map Gilliam on to Grisoni, a film-maker dogged by his artistic misfires and the mess left in their wake. Really, though, he's Quixote, stuck in a noble past and wilfully disconnected from a present that jostles uncomfortably close.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 2, 2020

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Glenn Heath Jr.

Little White Lies

A staggering misfire that's both unambitious and bloated.

Rated: 1/5

Jan 31, 2020

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...a magical mystery tour mixing past and present, fact and fiction, film and literature, and the pleasurable experience of watching it snatches a secret success from the jaws of well-publicised failure...

Rated: 3/5

May 13, 2024

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Aaron Charles

InSession Film

The performances carry it through, and it is legitimately funny and enchanting. The beautiful scenery and the striking cinematography from Nicola Pecorini also add much to the experience.

Rated: B-

May 10, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

It's apparent that both the director and his film are interchangeable now.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 3, 2022

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K B

Couldn't get into this movie. There were some good spots but just didn't hold my attention.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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Jeremy _

Just the fact that this film got *made* earns it four stars as a baseline. Then there's a half-star bonus for Terry Gilliam doing what he often does and show us, once again, that passion and imagination are vital if you want to mentally survive in this world. Finally it tip it up to five stars for being, y'know, *good*.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Alec B

Given the whole sorted history, its remarkable this thing got made. Unfortunately the final product is a huge mess. This might have been solved by trimming the film but I suspect the length is there to hide the fact that the movie has very little to say. That being said Adam Driver gives a performance that is just so damn good. I wish it was in a better movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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Anonymous B

As others have pointed out, this film is visually imaginative. Unfortunately, even the star power can't rescue it from a mediocre plot and overacting. Subtlety is not Gilliam's strong suit, and this film could have used some. It's an entertaining romp if you haven't anything better to watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/12/23

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Jules S

One of my favorite movies. Jonathan Pryce should have got an Oscar for this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/31/23

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Mark R

Gilliam has still got it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/21/23

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Synopsis

A disillusioned advertising executive is pulled into a time-jumping fantasy when he is mistaken for Sancho Panza.

Director: Terry Gilliam
Producer: Giorgia Lo Savio, Javier López Blanco, Jeremy Thomas, Alessandra Lo Savio, François Touwaide, Peter Watson
Screenwriter: Terry Gilliam, Tony Grisoni
Distributor: Screen Media Films
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 10, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $392.0K
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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