This movie warmed up a very cool afternoon on the northeast side of the U.S. I like to see Brazil through the perception of a native born director such as Bruno Barreto (Gabriela). I simply loved that movie also.
I hate those producers/directors whose mission in life is to go abroad and show the world the ugly side of most countries. I am always seeing movies about Brazil where the main theme is poverty and the slums of Rio. Some of those producers/directors, should go in front of and across the street from the White House: Yes, in Washington D.C. and make a movie about the homeless that sit there all year long including during the long winter, snow and all! That is sad! I don't even need a plot, just give me that type of photography of Rio and Bossa-Nova and who needs anything more! The script is witty, realistic to the Brazil I know, the characters are funny and full of idiosyncracies. I loved the Brazilian law clerk all casual and being herself. You would never see that in the U.S.! I love the work of Antonio Fagundes (A Compadecida) (whom I used to see all the time having coffee at a little coffee shop in Sumare, Sao Paulo, where Channel 4 used to be and where he did so many fun soap-operas). I love the work of Amy Irving (Yentl, The Competition). Way to go Amy. Way to go Amy and Bruno, show the world some of the lovely side of that beautiful country! I loved this movie! Saudades!
I hate those producers/directors whose mission in life is to go abroad and show the world the ugly side of most countries. I am always seeing movies about Brazil where the main theme is poverty and the slums of Rio. Some of those producers/directors, should go in front of and across the street from the White House: Yes, in Washington D.C. and make a movie about the homeless that sit there all year long including during the long winter, snow and all! That is sad! I don't even need a plot, just give me that type of photography of Rio and Bossa-Nova and who needs anything more! The script is witty, realistic to the Brazil I know, the characters are funny and full of idiosyncracies. I loved the Brazilian law clerk all casual and being herself. You would never see that in the U.S.! I love the work of Antonio Fagundes (A Compadecida) (whom I used to see all the time having coffee at a little coffee shop in Sumare, Sao Paulo, where Channel 4 used to be and where he did so many fun soap-operas). I love the work of Amy Irving (Yentl, The Competition). Way to go Amy. Way to go Amy and Bruno, show the world some of the lovely side of that beautiful country! I loved this movie! Saudades!