@XTIAN: There is no doubt that Brazil will get a Blu-ray release but when….who knows? But if you had to make a choice…depends on how important special features are. I purchased the blu-box set of “Brazil” for $15.00 on eBay and have seen it going for under $20.00 several times.
DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL FEATURES
SINGLE DISC EDITION
- All-new, restored high-definition anamorphic digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Terry Gilliam, with a remastered Dolby stereo surround soundtrack
- Audio commentary by Gilliam
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by Jack Mathews
THE ULTIMATE THREE-DISC SPECIAL EDITION BOX SET
DISC ONE:
- All-new, restored high-definition anamorphic digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Terry Gilliam, with a remastered Dolby stereo surround soundtrack
- Audio commentary by Gilliam
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by Jack Mathews
DISC TWO:
- A treasure trove of Brazil-iana:
- 30-minute on-set documentary What Is Brazil?
- Criterion’s original exposé The Battle of “Brazil”: A Video History, which reassembles players in the battle over the film’s U.S. release
- Hundreds of storyboards, drawings, and publicity and production stills
- Rare raw and behind-the-scenes footage
- Exclusive video interviews with the production team
- Original theatrical trailer
DISC THREE:
- The 94-minute “Love Conquers All” version of Brazil, with all the changes Gilliam refused to make
-An audio essay by journalist David Morgan
Yeah, it’s on Amazon for 22 or so. I have to confess I’ve never seen the film, but I love Gilliam, and I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. I have more fun with the special features on Criterion releases of films I love, (Naked Lunch<3) so I’ll probably get the Blue box.
Its not a very good movie.
Your local library probably has it, check it out.
^Shaddap!
It’s not on the top of my list, that’s for sure. I’m waiting anxiously for Videodrome and Antichrist to get dated on Blu-ray! I just finished Hoop Dreams, and ordered For All Mankind and Crumb. I’m on a documentary kick. Hoop Dreams was fantastic, I hope the other two are half as good!
Brazil is good. Hold out for a Blu-ray, I’m sure Criterion will put one out of that film.
Christian Depken
So, I’ve heard the Box set of Brazil isn’t anamorphic, and I’m trying to decide if I should go with the single disc release, or get the box set. Or, should I hold off, if a Blu-ray seems likely?