Brazil

Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 18, 1985

8.5	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 368 Ratings

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grandpajoe6191Sep 26, 2011

"Brazil" is such a bizarre and frantic movie that nobody can follow its pace. The story basically revolves on the same idea as well as focusing on unnecessary parts. Ultimately, despite the powerful ending, its a ideological mess.

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[Anonymous]Sep 6, 2005

This is one of the most unentertaining movies I have ever seen.

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dizzy103Mar 19, 2013

A surprisingly and, it has to be said, disappointingly confusing film. Despite the fact that, in its attempt to convey the nightmare of a dystopian world, this film was wildly exciting for its time, a modern audience perhaps less obsessedA surprisingly and, it has to be said, disappointingly confusing film. Despite the fact that, in its attempt to convey the nightmare of a dystopian world, this film was wildly exciting for its time, a modern audience perhaps less obsessed and, indeed, excited by negativity would find it difficult to follow. It targets a very niche audience, for whom I'm sure it interesting in its 'ostensible' ambivalence; however, as a universal film that is, one which is available and accessible to the masses it fails on a fundamental level: the plot line is insecure; it seems rushed and hurried, the proper planning of a film simply cast into the dystopian nightmare itself. No doubt, the integral themes and comments are there, but, ultimately, the watcher is so frustrated by the nonsensical plot line that any attempts to appreciate it are simply not worth the effort.… Expand

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TyranianMar 7, 2020

One of Gilliam's more coherent efforts but includes his trademark lunacy. Pryce is good.

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Compi24Aug 10, 2015

Terry Gilliam is out of his mind - that almost goes without saying. But the answer to whether or not his insanity is genius or just deeply incomprehensible may lie somewhere in "Brazil." Killing it on nearly every technical aspect ofTerry Gilliam is out of his mind - that almost goes without saying. But the answer to whether or not his insanity is genius or just deeply incomprehensible may lie somewhere in "Brazil." Killing it on nearly every technical aspect of filmmaking -- sets, makeup, costuming, cinematography, vfx -- and providing a tidal wave of hard-to-swallow narrative threads, Gilliam's 1985 epic is quite the head-scratcher, but a pretty one at that.… Expand

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gracjanskiMay 15, 2021

The critics love this movie, but somehow I didnt enjoy it much. I guess it is too surrealistic. I didnt like the protagonist Sam Lowry and his teenage like behaviour to another character I didnt like, Jill Layton, who was half a man. So ofThe critics love this movie, but somehow I didnt enjoy it much. I guess it is too surrealistic. I didnt like the protagonist Sam Lowry and his teenage like behaviour to another character I didnt like, Jill Layton, who was half a man. So of course I didnt like their "love" also.
And somehow the movie felt very long. Also the visual effects and sets needed much bigger budget in my view, because they look cheaply. The dystopian and bureaucratic world is well made though and something you will not forget so fast. And also there are some popular actors.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetOct 1, 2022

This is like a weird dystopian nightmare - less V for Vendetta and more 1984-ish, with a heavy emphasis on 'Big Brother' and government ministries. I knew it'd likely be a bit weird but it really is rather bonkers and there's not much contextThis is like a weird dystopian nightmare - less V for Vendetta and more 1984-ish, with a heavy emphasis on 'Big Brother' and government ministries. I knew it'd likely be a bit weird but it really is rather bonkers and there's not much context or information provided to the viewer as it goes on - we have to guess things as and when.

I recognised a number of well known comedian/actors, including Bob Hoskins, Gorden Kaye, Michael Palin and of course Robert DeNiro. There is some witty dialogue present but its not what I'd call a particularly accessible film - its very quirky and surreal with a weighty feel to it, so you have to be in the right sort of mood for it I suppose. It's very much a film about corporate and indeed government based bureaucracy. It's quite dark in terms of the themes covered and the visual look of the film - most settings are in barely lit dark rooms. I suppose it does well at putting an oppresive feel across. I did laugh a bit at the scenes depicting a worker or manager being hounded by a gang of other workers asking him questions, as he rushed down a long, long hall, reminiscent of MPs being hounded by the press I suppose (not that I feel sorry for them most of the time), due to the upbeat music played during these sequences.

There's an element of riddle present in some of whats said and given this film dates from the mid 1980s, its visually somewhat dated, a little like Blade Runner, only without the flying cars obviously. This is quite a niche sort of a film - not one that will likely appeal to too many people, certainly on first watch. I wouldn't really recommend this as such, as I don't think its the kind of film that will appeal to many unless your really in the mood for something off-centre.… Expand

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