Terry Gilliam Ranked 

Dang… I loved Tideland! I would have placed Zero Theorem higher. But I agree with your take on Don Quixote. Also, Fisher King is a fantastic choice, and there are some similarities with Brazil, but it’s far more palatable.

A Minor correction: Terry G. was a BBC hireling for "The 1948 Show", where he met Eric Idle, Terry J. and Micheal Palin. When Python was formed, he was an integral part of the six humorists at the insistence of of Eric. He soon became best friends with Jones and Palin, and attended the meetings to help qualify the humor. Eventually, the six men became extremely close - literally as brothers. The co-direction of Holy Grail worked, but it was not without issues. Both men liked the same historical period and could work in it, but some parts were re-shot because the two directors didn't see development in the same manner. It was later agreed to go with a single director on new films, and that would be Terry Gilliam.

Brazil, Baron and 12 Monkeys are my 3 favorites. I haven’t seen Tideland but also have it. Saw Fisher King ages ago, will need to see again now! Love Gilliam.

Yeah, Tideland is challenging but awesome. Maybe you're a bit to uptight?

I put brothers Grimm last. He was best when he went fantasy hardcore style without restraint.fear and loathing was perfect for him. Cult classic.

He really wanted that don film. That was his sendoff most likely and tideland is tough but only one I put higher is zero and imagine higher but definitely can understand your ranking.

Terry Gilliam is better at production design than as an accomplished filmmaker. His films have a very distinct visual style but the stories are very weak and don't stand up to multiple viewings without beginning to see those weaknesses. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is unspeakably bad and all his unrestrained excesses are on full display. I remember seeing this when it was released and wanted to flee the theatre, especially during the excruciating scene with Robin Williams, but I was with a friend and just endured the tedium. Even Brazil has lost its appeal over the decades. When I rented Tideland I had to turn on the subtitles because I could not understand a single word the litte girl was saying. Overall his films are superficial. After watching Lost in La Mancha it's obvious that he is his own worst enemy and cannot rein in his indulgences, particularly if the budget it very tight. He seems oblivious to these realities, even as his producers try to keep the production afloat. I hate to use the "O" word but Terry Gilliam is ridiculously overrated. I used to look forward to a new film because it was going to something unique but after a while they all started to have a familiarity to them and it wore thin. I only saw The Imaginarium of Dr. Pernasus because Tom Waits was playing the devil, plus Lily Cole was a pleasant piece of eye candy. 😊😊