DVD Review HTF Mini Review: Brazil (1 disc anamorphic reissue) (1 Viewer)

[Joel...Lane]

Is this movie worth a blind buy? I know it's been discussed here quite a bit and seems very popular but somehow I've never seen it.

 

[dpippel]

I'd say no. Brazil seems to be one of those films that you either love or hate. A rental might be in order if you're unsure.

 

[Eric Carl]

I must admit, although I bought the movie myself it is more for my friend.

I hope I can enjoy it, but if I don't, he will still have a copy, and in a few months, or years, I may watch it again and be amazed.

Maybe, it is one of those movies that deep afterthought is needed to fully understand/enjoy it, if it is...I hope it grows on me.

-Eric

 

[Patrick H.]

Bravo to Criterion for addressing the booklet issue...knew they would once the extent of the problem became clear. Just sent off my e-mail.

 

[Richard Kim]

Thanks for the email, Shawn!

 

[Jefferson Morris]

Gilliam's films are too idiosyncratic in their appeal for a blind purchase. Doug is right. Rent it first.

I wasn't even all that impressed with Brazil the first time I saw it (except for the fantasy sequences, which blew me away). I thought, "what was all the hub-bub about?" But I found myself oddly compelled to revisit the film. After seeing it a couple more times, I considered it a masterpiece, eminently worthy of the praise it had garnered.

--Jefferson Morris