Review of Brazil (1985) by Tcurran2 — 22 Dec 2017
Though more impressive from a visual standpoint than for tight plotting, Terry Gilliam's dystopian masterpiece is as much Orwellian nightmare as it is dark comedy. Jonathan Pryce's turn as the emasculated Sam Lowry is a delight to watch.
When not entrenched in the grey, monochromatic offices in the Ministry of Information, Lowry is soaring like Icarus in the paradise of his imagination, the only respite from the repressive bureaucracy which dominates every aspect of society.
Like "1984," but with a wicked sense of humor, Gilliam's "Brazil" is bound to captivate audiences for generations to come.
This review of Brazil (1985) was written by Tcurran2 on 22 Dec 2017.
Brazil has generally received very positive reviews.
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