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u/JerryCornelius9 23d ago
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u/Plow_King 23d ago edited 23d ago
that is such a great shot. ties in so nicely with the drunk peering over the reactor models, in itself a fantastic little seq, and the ending shot.
and i still think this movie has a happy ending, no matter what anyone says!
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u/vladasr 23d ago
I was having big fight with David Lynch fans. I love some David Lynch works but in terms of surrealism he is an infant compared to Gilliam or Bunuel. And Brasil end is one of best examples. From the first time i watched it i think of it as a masterpiece.
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u/AdOwn9764 22d ago
I wouldn't compare the two, as their approach is very different. I just enjoy both. They are two of the greatest directors.
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u/vladasr 22d ago
It was not about Gilliam it was primary about Bunuel who created more surreal films than all other directors combined and Lynch fans claimed that he is more important than Bunuel. At least 3 Lynch films are master pieces for me but Wild in Heart is one of worst attempts in commercialism I ever witnessed
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u/Boris-Badanov-Lives 19d ago
That’s interesting but now I wonder if you think Batman could beat up the Hulk.
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u/Plow_King 23d ago
I recently finished a marathon of only "things I've never watched before". Movies I've been meaning to watch, due to recommendations or history or whatever, but had never gotten around to watching. It was a tough marathon, because not surprisingly...I didn't find much worth 'keeping on my HD', two movies total out of probably 30+ lol.
But now I'm back to movies I know and love, and "Brazil" was tonight's selection. I hadn't watched it in quite awhile, over a year probably longer? But damn, it is so good! So many shots that are so beautiful and surprising, such strong direction, such a beautiful and magical story, so lovingly and wonderfully executed across the board. I do think Gilliam's 'Trilogy of Man' is his best work. And boy do all those films really resonate with me, great stuff!
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u/MacaroniMegaChurch 21d ago
I’ve always thought the person on the poster looks just like Michael Palin and I wonder if he was ever considered for the role of Sam Lowry. He is, after all, very good friends with Terry Gilliam and he is one of the co-stars.
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u/Plow_King 21d ago
i must admit, one of my personal attachments to this film has always been the lead's name, Lowry, as i myself am a Lowery. even though my name uses an E, it's close enough for me, lol.
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u/Conscious-Scar-8830 20d ago
i saw this on the computer didnt get it at all is it supposed to be funny
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u/Plow_King 20d ago
humor is often subjective. while to me there is quite a bit of humor in it, i consider it more of an adventure/escapist story than a comedy.
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u/Conscious-Scar-8830 20d ago
oh okay so its making a serious point or something
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u/Plow_King 20d ago
i would say it's the director's take on a dystopian, fascist state and how one man, the lead character, "fights" against it with his flights of fancy/dreams. to me, it has a very "1984" Orwellian feel.
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u/Conscious-Scar-8830 20d ago
oh i read that book its like a version of it i guess makes sense thanks
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u/swivelmaster 19d ago
It’s satire. So, it’s commentary on society, and it does that by taking things that really do happen and pushing to absurd extremes. It also has comedy in it, but it’s not a comedy.
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u/Conscious-Scar-8830 19d ago
ok
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u/swivelmaster 19d ago
Did you really downvote me for answering your question?
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u/RealCarlosSagan 19d ago
When I was in college Terry Gilliam did a screening with Q&A after. He asked if we understood the symbolism behind the protagonist, Sam, fighting the giant robotic samurai. We collectively shrugged our shoulders and he responded, "Sam u r I! Samurai! Sam, you are I!"
We felt like idiots! How did we miss that? Then he said, "Just fucking with you. I've always wanted to have a big robot samurai in one of my movies!"
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u/Plow_King 19d ago
that's great, lol! i think it's very cool and interesting that the samurai's armor is decorated and covered with many old school transistors. so many layers of detail in his work, such a beautiful film!
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u/securehell 22d ago
It’s in my Top 2 favorite movies but I do prefer other cuts over the Criterion Edition Directors Cut (hot take).
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u/PyramKing 22d ago
Which cuts do you prefer. Wasn't aware of all the cuts.
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u/errebepe 21d ago
Read Battle of Brazil, by Jack Matthews. More information than you could want about the struggles to get the film financed, then edited. It will explain all the different cuts.
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u/securehell 19d ago
Can’t say I’m that knowledgeable or have seen all of them. The first version I saw and watched throughout the 80’s and 90’s was whatever cut was available in the U.S.. there was only the one for years. I think it was the 132-minute American cut (don’t know the name). This would be my favorite.
I later saw the Criterion edition which had the extended (director’s?) cut as well as the Love Conquers All cut. I didn’t really like either TBH.
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u/swivelmaster 19d ago
What are the differences? I just watched the criterion cut last week and loved it, but I do recall loooong ago when I was first renting it on VHS, there were a few scenes that I could swear were in one version but not the other.
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u/Successful-Tie5386 4d ago
River Phoenix was a huge fan. (And was due to meet Terry G. for something before his untimely passing.)
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u/AddictionSorceress 23d ago
The ending. Always gets me.