Specs:
3 Discs all Dual Layered
Disc 1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound (Widescreen 1.85:1)
Disc 2 Dolby Digital Stereo (Standard)
Disc 3 Dolby Digital Surround Sound (Standard)
Subtitles: English
Special Features:
Disc 1
New widescreen transfer 142-minute final cut
Audio Commentary by Terry Gilliam
Disc 2
What is Brazil 30 minute Documentary
The Battle of Brazil 60 min. Documentary
Screenwriters on the Script
Production Designer on look of Brazil
Costume Designer on couture of Fantasy and Fascism
Storyboards for Gilliam's Original Dream Sequences
Composer Unveils the Sources of his Score
A Study of the Special Effects with Unfinished Effects Sequences
Theatrical Trailer
Publicity and Production stills
Disc 3
The 94 min Cut of Brazil with all the changes Gilliam refused to make
Audio Commentary by Gilliam Expert David Morgan
Synopsis:
When you cut through the bullshit this film is all about a normal guy trying to be normal, but the "MAN" is keeping him down.

Review:
Right from the get go, I'd like to say that I'm so glad that Criterion brought this out. This is the mother of all sets. I'll talk about that later, now on to the review.

Let's talk about the Director's cut. This is a great cut and I'm glad it was persevered. Terry Gilliam is one fucked up individual, but he sure knows how to put a film together. This film is always moving and it never really slows down or has a dull moment.

There are some great acting roles in this film. This was one of Jonathan Pryce's best roles. He seems to be so natural throughout the whole film. Let's not forget the great one himself, Bobby D. Who does it up in his bit part as Harry Tuttle. I honestly believe he nearly steals the show and he's only in it for about 15 minutes.

Now for the "Love Conquers All" versions. It was shit. I'd never watch it again. It had a gay ending. It just goes to show how much a studio can fuck up a film. And dat's all I have to say about that.

Special Features :
Get the fuck out of here. There are so many fucking features in this collection I could go on for days.

The commentary track by Gilliam was money. He really rails the studio fro trying to fuck wit his film. It is very informative and funny. The Audio commentary by David Morgan was equally informative, but a little dry at best. Both commentaries brought a to the film.

Both documentaries were fun to watch. The first one was shot around the time the film came out. While the second one was shot recently. Both used the same people, so it was interesting to see what they had to say the second time. I don't really feel like going through the whole list of special features. Trust me they're money. When you get this set make sure you have the whole weekend to yourself, you'll need it, to go through everything.

Video:
The video was sharp and crisp. All the colours in the film were coming out vibrantly. It was really a pleasure to watch.

Audio:
The audio was only surround sound but it was still good. I think that 5.1 would be have made a big difference.

"Put it on big boy, I won't look at your willy" -Holly

-Zorbs