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The Mobius · 10-03-2002, 11:28 PM

A little history: I saw the 142 minute cut of Brazil about 16 months ago, and is the first and only time I've seen it. I remember the arc of the story and the ending, but very few other details.

I finally ordered the CC today ($42 DDD) .. so am trying to decide how to watch it when it arrives. The 142 minute long cut first, then the short version, then the extras, or some other iteration?

I know the short version is a dramatically different experience that will of course alter the way I view the rest of the movie .. forever.

So, those of you that have seen it get to decide for me!

AnonomusBob15 · 10-03-2002, 11:53 PM

Disc 1 then commentary,

Disc 3, then commentary,

then, Disc 2.

Ruined · 10-04-2002, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by martycoster
A little history: I saw the 142 minute cut of Brazil about 16 months ago, and is the first and only time I've seen it. I remember the arc of the story and the ending, but very few other details.

I finally ordered the CC today ($42 DDD) .. so am trying to decide how to watch it when it arrives. The 142 minute long cut first, then the short version, then the extras, or some other iteration?

I know the short version is a dramatically different experience that will of course alter the way I view the rest of the movie .. forever.

So, those of you that have seen it get to decide for me!

I have Brazil Criterion, and honestly I only had interest in seeing Disc 1...

ctoelle · 10-04-2002, 12:48 AM

I say watch the extras first, to get the story of the movie, then the long cut. Throw the short cut in the trash.

rolisme · 10-04-2002, 01:25 AM

Disc 1 frist then disc 3 with commentary, then the extras, then disc 1 with commentary...at least that is how I did it

Eric · 10-04-2002, 01:55 AM

Just watch the damn thing! So long as you don't watch the studio edited version (disc 3) first, you'll be happy. I DO recommend watching it eventually, though, because it's quite educational to see how it was "improved." The commentary is interesting, pointing out how it was dumbed down and basically diluted.

Mistienght · 10-04-2002, 02:44 AM

Don't even bother with the disk 3 version. It is the TV version of the film, cut for syndication and altered. Well, the was the cut that was supposed to come out in theaters in America, but luckily, Terry won that battle.

The version on disk one, is the one that came out theatrical PLUS some additions. He added parts of the Euro theatrical release to it.

The short version never came out in theaters and thank G-d. Because it is a mess.

Musashi74 · 10-04-2002, 06:19 PM

He also removed a tiny bit, as well...the scene in which Lowry's mother is getting the plastic surgery was altered...Sam no longer says 'My God, it works...'

Mistienght · 10-04-2002, 06:35 PM

True. Why he removed that line, who knows. It is one of the funniest moments in the film.

View Poll Results: How to watch Criterion Brazil: (Disk 1= long cut; 2=extras; 3= short cut)
Disks 1, 2, then 3	9	64.29%
Disks 1, 3, 2	3	21.43%
Disks 2, 1, 3	2	14.29%
Disks 2, 3, 1	0	0%
Disks 3, 1, 2	0	0%
Disks 3, 2, 1	0	0%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

10-03-2002, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Mobius Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lurking	How to watch Brazil: Criterion Collection? A little history: I saw the 142 minute cut of Brazil about 16 months ago, and is the first and only time I've seen it. I remember the arc of the story and the ending, but very few other details. I finally ordered the CC today ($42 DDD) .. so am trying to decide how to watch it when it arrives. The 142 minute long cut first, then the short version, then the extras, or some other iteration? I know the short version is a dramatically different experience that will of course alter the way I view the rest of the movie .. forever. So, those of you that have seen it get to decide for me!

10-03-2002, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
AnonomusBob15 Actor for over 4 years now! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Auburn University	Disc 1 then commentary, Disc 3, then commentary, then, Disc 2. __________________ The Revised DVD Collection

10-04-2002, 01:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
rolisme Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	Disc 1 frist then disc 3 with commentary, then the extras, then disc 1 with commentary...at least that is how I did it __________________ If you don't like my opinion, don't ask the question. If you never asked the question, just ignore my post. "A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer." - Seneca 55 BC-39 AD

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10-04-2002, 12:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
ctoelle Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Denver	I say watch the extras first, to get the story of the movie, then the long cut. Throw the short cut in the trash.

10-04-2002, 01:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Eric doubting my own existence Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Detroit, MI	Just watch the damn thing! So long as you don't watch the studio edited version (disc 3) first, you'll be happy. I DO recommend watching it eventually, though, because it's quite educational to see how it was "improved." The commentary is interesting, pointing out how it was dumbed down and basically diluted.

10-04-2002, 02:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mistienght Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	Don't even bother with the disk 3 version. It is the TV version of the film, cut for syndication and altered. Well, the was the cut that was supposed to come out in theaters in America, but luckily, Terry won that battle. The version on disk one, is the one that came out theatrical PLUS some additions. He added parts of the Euro theatrical release to it. The short version never came out in theaters and thank G-d. Because it is a mess.

10-04-2002, 06:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Musashi74 Actor Join Date: Jun 2002	He also removed a tiny bit, as well...the scene in which Lowry's mother is getting the plastic surgery was altered...Sam no longer says 'My God, it works...'

10-04-2002, 06:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mistienght Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	True. Why he removed that line, who knows. It is one of the funniest moments in the film.