Brazil
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Joe Morgenstern
[A] darkly funny and truly visionary retro-futurist fantasy.
James Berardinelli
Brazil is a stinging, Strangelovian satire of the power of the bureaucracy in an Orwellian landscape.
Brazil offers a chillingly hilarious vision of the near-future.
Dave Kehr
Terry Gilliam's ferociously creative black comedy is filled with wild tonal contrasts, swarming details, and unfettered visual invention -- every shot carries a charge of surprise and delight.
Fortunately the story of an alternative future is realised with such visual imagination and sparky humour that it's only half way through that the plot's weaknesses become apparent.
Janet Maslin
A superb example of the power of comedy to underscore serious ideas, even solemn ones.
Critic reviews
James Berardinelli
Brazil is a stinging, Strangelovian satire of the power of the bureaucracy in an Orwellian landscape.
Dave Kehr
Terry Gilliam's ferociously creative black comedy is filled with wild tonal contrasts, swarming details, and unfettered visual invention -- every shot carries a charge of surprise and delight.
Fortunately the story of an alternative future is realised with such visual imagination and sparky humour that it's only half way through that the plot's weaknesses become apparent.
Janet Maslin
A superb example of the power of comedy to underscore serious ideas, even solemn ones.
John Hartl
For all its occasional long-windedness and visual dazzle, Brazil may be the Strangelove of the 1980s.
User reviews

Astounding One of the most beautiful, strange, and fascinating films I've ever seen. Scenes ranged from funny and light-hearted, to beautiful and surreal, to disturbing and shocking, brought about by brilliant tonal shifts. The actors were excellent, and the visuals of the film were breathtaking. I will definitely need to watch this again.
Cast and credits
Actors | Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Michael Palin, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Ian Richardson |
Producers | Arnon Milchan |
Director | Terry Gilliam |
Writers | Terry Gilliam, Tom Stoppard, Charles McKeown |
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English
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 24 hours.
Run time
131 minutes
Rating
R
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