Brazil (Criterion)
Gathering footage from both the European and American versions, Director Terry Gilliam has assembled the ultimate 142-minute cut of his most celebrated film. Criterion is proud to present its landmark special edition of Brazil in an exclusive three-disc set.
Disc 1: The Final Cut
The restored windscreen transfer of the film with a remastered Dolby Surround soundtrack and Gilliam's shot-by-shot commentary.
Disc 2: Bonus Material (See Side Link)
A treasure-trove of Braziliana: the 30-minute on-set documentary What is Brazil?, Criterions original expose The Battle of Brazil: A video History reassembles the players in the battle over the film's U.S. release; plus, hundreds of storyboards, drawings, and publicity and production stills; rare raw and behind-the-scenes footage; exclusive video interviews with the production team; and the original theatrical trailer.
Disc 3: Love Conquers All
The 94-minute "Love Conquers All" version of Brazil, with all the changes Gilliam refused to make and an audio essay by journalist David Morgan.
Member Reviews
Can't believe it took me so long to see this. - gingericecream
It is hard to believe this film was made in 1985. Not only is the tale timeless, but the 'futuristic' props could easily be from a 2012 film teasing us about our modern day technology. It really blends the worst of bureaucracy, totalitarianism and complacency. Very enjoyable, easy to watch and nicely ‘remastered’.insane, funny, but flawed satire - clauditorium
Insane, funny, nightmarish, nihilistic satire of a world of mediocrity has stylized, imaginative visuals and a good music score, but it regards all its characters with contempt and has a few false endings and plot twists too many. The worthy message (that the only way to be free in this world is to live inside one’s own head) is eloquently but too subtly expressed. Blends elements of various futuristic films (especially 1984).My favourite movie! - Wentai
Brazil is fantastic.
It is set in a future US or Britain where democracy has been replaced with a stifling, hellish beauracracy and a paranoid governemnt. They assume everyone is guilty; they cannot fathom why someone would help a stranger and assume ulterior motives.
A chilling look at how things can change when democracy fails and a vision of a dark, paranoid, uncertain future.
Technology is failing. Government spies are everyhwere. Climbing the ladder of the byzantine and overly-complicated beauracracy is everything, until one man sees too much and can't keep his eyes closed anymore.
Thus begins a journy filled with danger, love, intrigue, narrow escapes and wild adventures.
Is a man a terrorist if he fights against the repressive regime that replaced democracy? Interesting question. Is a man a villian if he disrupts the very system that represses basic human rights? This movie explores that and more.
Be prepared for an imaginative ride through a dark, troubled and lonely future where human rights are crushed under the impetus of safety and national security.
Sound relevant to today? It is.
And the performances are oscar-worthy; the sets are wild and new; the dialogue witty and intelligent. This movie was ahead of its time.
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Can't believe it took me so long to see this. - gingericecream
It is hard to believe this film was made in 1985. Not only is the tale timeless, but the 'futuristic' props could easily be from a 2012 film teasing us about our modern day technology. It really blends the worst of bureaucracy, totalitarianism and complacency. ...insane, funny, but flawed satire - clauditorium
Insane, funny, nightmarish, nihilistic satire of a world of mediocrity has stylized, imaginative visuals and a good music score, but it regards all its characters with contempt and has a few false endings and plot twists too many. The worthy message (that ...My favourite movie! - Wentai
Brazil is fantastic.
It is set in a future US or Britain where democracy has been replaced with a stifling, hellish beauracracy and a paranoid governemnt. They assume everyone is guilty; they cannot fathom why someone would help a stranger and assume ...