"Brazil": Dystopian Nightmare or Comedy Gold? (Let's Discuss)

Okay, so I just re-watched "Brazil" (1985), and man, it's still a trip. Anyone else feel like Terry Gilliam was just mainlining anxiety when he made this thing? The whole vibe is just chef's kiss perfectly unsettling. I mean, the sets alone... those clunky, over-engineered machines, the endless ductwork – it's like a steampunk nightmare designed by Kafka. I think what strikes me most is the pacing, which shouldn't work, but totally does. It's this bizarre waltz between slow, deliberate bureaucratic scenes and complete chaotic outbursts. The Christmas sequence, specifically when Tuttle rappels down into Sam's apartment, is a perfect example of this. It's jarring how quickly it escalates from mundane domesticity to absolute mayhem. It's brilliant. Jonathan Pryce as Sam Lowry is just...wow. Such a perfectly pathetic but relatable protagonist. You're rooting for him, even though you know he's probably making all the wrong choices. And Robert De Niro chewing scenery as Tuttle? Come on. Iconic. I always crack up when he's giving Sam the whole "Information Retrieval" speech. It's like, beneath the comedic exterior, there’s this really biting commentary on technology and freedom. Plus, the whole dream sequence aspect adds another layer, blurring the line between reality and fantasy until you're not even sure what's real anymore, which, I suspect, is the point. My only slight gripe (if I had to pick one) is maybe the ending drags on just a tiny bit? But honestly, even then, the sheer bleakness of it is strangely compelling. I mean, it's not a feel-good movie, that's for sure. You leave it feeling kinda drained, but also like you've experienced something truly unique. Anyway, I'm curious what everyone else thinks. Does the film truly resonate, or does the sheer absurdity just become exhausting? Were there any specific scenes or characters that stuck out to you? And does anyone else think that "Brazil" predicted a lot of the anxieties we're dealing with today? Let's hear your thoughts!