I believe this was a Portugese film. I saw it almost 20 years ago and, not being familiar with subtitles that much back then (I am now), I found it very strange to see people singing with subtitles printed below!
Anway, it was a South American version of a 1940s gangster movie-musical and was very colorful. Since I am a fan of film noir, older musicals and love wild colors, you'd think I'd love this film....but I didn't. The story was tough to follow. When I did figure out what I was happening, the dialog was either too stupid to enjoy....or just plain boring. Perhaps another look today, with a nice DVD and the fact I actually like subtitles would make me change my mind....but I am a little leery because of the slowness of the story.
Anway, it was a South American version of a 1940s gangster movie-musical and was very colorful. Since I am a fan of film noir, older musicals and love wild colors, you'd think I'd love this film....but I didn't. The story was tough to follow. When I did figure out what I was happening, the dialog was either too stupid to enjoy....or just plain boring. Perhaps another look today, with a nice DVD and the fact I actually like subtitles would make me change my mind....but I am a little leery because of the slowness of the story.