tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post7808339619863022549..comments2023-10-28T11:09:18.671+05:30Comments on Cinemascope: Brazil [1985]Shubhajithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-26424142335822885222011-02-16T00:15:23.205+05:302011-02-16T00:15:23.205+05:30Thanks Aiden. Yeah, a great film this certainly is...Thanks Aiden. Yeah, a great film this certainly is, though I'm not sure if it would appeal to everyone. But then, when did real good movies start affecting those fed on popcorn blockbusters anyway :)Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-36237736208690804342011-02-15T23:58:26.795+05:302011-02-15T23:58:26.795+05:30One of my all-time faves, can't believe I'...One of my all-time faves, can't believe I've only seen it once. If this doesn't make you fall in love with Gilliam, you're fucking hopeless. Solid review, continually makes my day when I see how much people like this masterpiece.Aiden R.http://ctcmr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-61168533450986516552011-02-14T08:54:45.680+05:302011-02-14T08:54:45.680+05:30@Sam:
Thanks a lot Sam for the kind words. Yes in...@Sam:<br /><br />Thanks a lot Sam for the kind words. Yes indeed, Brazil did hit a home run for most Gilliam fans, though I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't really seen much of Gilliam's films. I guess I'll need to correct that blemish, as I need to correct many others. <br /><br />By the way, you say Brazil didn't work for you during your first viewing. Do tell me what your perception of the film was upon its release, & how it got modified upon subsequent viewings.Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-80867294821511697562011-02-14T08:49:30.152+05:302011-02-14T08:49:30.152+05:30@Alex:
Thanks a lot Alex. Yeah, Jonathan Pyrce, l...@Alex:<br /><br />Thanks a lot Alex. Yeah, Jonathan Pyrce, like so many other actors, fail to get leading roles despite great acting abilities. By the way, since you're saying this is your second favourite film, I'd be really interested to know which movie tops your list.Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-41241219604909617452011-02-14T08:46:06.584+05:302011-02-14T08:46:06.584+05:30"The Byzantine plot is based in an Orwellian ..."The Byzantine plot is based in an Orwellian and dystopian future where the world has been converted into a cold, disconsolate, concrete jungle, populated by dysfunctional human beings, controlled by a Fascist regime and tyrannical bureaucracy, and operated by endless automisation..."<br /><br />Brilliant review, and economically cogent almost to a fault. I like this film more now than I did upon its release, though I still rate a few other Gilliams a bit higher. But this is the one that hit a home run for most fans of his work, and your gloriously dense rhetoric frames it perfectly.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017832040275963428.post-68303427502373981972011-02-14T08:14:35.173+05:302011-02-14T08:14:35.173+05:30This is my second favorite movie (I think), and yo...This is my second favorite movie (I think), and you've wonderfully summed up its magnificent qualities! I think Jonathan Pryce is so strong here, and it's too bad he's more often given supporting roles in other movies. I'm glad Gilliam uses him so often, of course!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471664551639091150noreply@blogger.com