Brazil(1985)- User Reviews

This movie can satisfy both sexes with its sci-fi and chick flick mix. Although this movie came out in 1985, it deals with a lot of recent politics. Seems to be a statement against conservatism and corporations. It reflects on a fear driven society …more»

Quite simply one of the best films every made. If you've ever stood in line at the DMV, or gone around in cirlces with your insurance company, or have been referred to an agency only to find out that it doesn't exist anymore, you must see this …more»

When I first saw this film in 1985 (?) I absolutely hated it. I found it confusing and redundant and just plain stupid. HOWEVER, after seeing it for the 2nd time my view changed to a more positive one. I have seen BRAZIL several times and can honestly …more»

I have to say Brazil is by far Gilliam's best work. Very kafcaesque. Every moment, spoken Dialoge, and wide-angle lense shoot gave me that pit feeling in my stomach. This film is a Landmark for so many other writers, and directors , even myself.more»

Before I saw this film, I read many of the reviews on this very site just as you are now.
I read some that explained the ending to be bizzar, disturbing and some just didn't like it.
Maybe that's why I was dissapointed with it. But all in all …more»

The look and feel of this movie is one of desperation. A normal everyman caught in the cogs of the great beuricratic machine, trying to do the right thing. While I was in the Navy I thought back to this film over and over again as I tried to wage the …more»

Terry Gilliam is an absolute genious, and this film proves it. Brilliantly shot, acted, and written. I have this on my "Best Sci-Fi" list, but it's really a fantasy. If you've read 1984 by George Orwell, you may see some similarities.
Jonathan …more»

Without detailing the story plot or any specifics, let me say the 144 minute version of this film is in my opinion the greatest film ever made, easily the best in the last 40 years, nothing compares to the emotion. visually stunning, message hammered …more»

Has anybody seen Sam Lowry? It would be easy enough to be swept away by the visual genius of this film. It feels like a dream, and looks like one too. Imagine if 1984 through the lens of Monty Python, with flying heroes and swashbuckling air-conditioning …more»

This film is in my top 5 best films ever made list! It has everything a true appreciator of the arts would want. This film is a work of art! It speaks of the world in which we live in a way that no other than Gilliam could express. If you didn't …more»