Inside March 9, 2004's Issue

'Brazil' takes the viewer on an adventurous journey that puts the film in a class of its own

By Scott Hale
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Staff Writer
Movie Review

�Brazil� is a dark dystopian odyssey that is quite possibly the most controversial film of our time.

Director Terry Gilliam (�Time Bandit's,� �Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas� and �Monty Python and the Holy Grail�), takes his viewers on a dark yet comedic adventure through an Orwellian society in which the main character Sam� played by Jonathan Pryce (�Pirates Of The Caribbean�), hopelessly struggles to overcome conformity.

The beautiful sets, costumes and props provide a wonderful sense of atmosphere, putting the film in class all its own. The soundtrack is as colorful and epic as the movie itself.

I recommend purchasing the three-disc DVD Criterion Edition of the film that contains a documentary by film critic Jack Mathews that explores the �Battle of Brazil,� which chronicles the making of the film and Gilliam's own battle with the studio to keep his film in its original version.

Overall� I really enjoyed this movie. Hollywood just doesn't produce them like they used to. This film is rated R for violence and sexual content.

I give �Brazil� on DVD 5 out of 5.

For more info on �Brazil� or Terry Gilliam, check out www.imdb.com.

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