Brainstorm
Seen it?2001 | 84 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Neto is a middle class teenager living a normal life. After his father finds a marijuana cigarette on his pocket, he is sent to a mental institution, where he gets to know a completely absurd and inhumane reality in which people are devoured by a corrupt and cruel system.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laís Bodanzky
- Rodrigo SantoroWilson Souza Neto
- Othon BastosSr. Wilson Souza (Pai)
- Cássia KisMeire Souza (Mãe)
- Dani NefussiIrmã de Neto
- Jairo MattosEnfermeiro Ivan
- Altair LimaDr. Cintra
- Lineu DiasInterno Jornalista
- Caco CioclerRogério
- Gero CamiloCeará
- Marcos CesanaInterno Bil