"...BRAZIL, a jaunty, wittily observed vision of an extremely bleak future, is a superb example of the power of comedy to underscore serious ideas, even solemn ones....Ambitious visual style..."
New York Times

"...It's rich in irony, steeped in surrealism and touched with genius....Easily one of the greatest movies of the '80s..."
Total Film

"...Gilliam creates this dehumanizing universe with demented wit, sane anger and the most eye-popping visuals since METROPOLIS..."
Rolling Stone

"...Landmark retro-future tragicomedy..." -- Rating: A+
Entertainment Weekly

"...It's a knockout..."
Los Angeles Times

"...Hugely inventive..."
Sight and Sound