This movie receives too much praise. I was a bit disappointed by it. First of all what's the story with the camera shaking all the time? It almost made me sick! It seems there is not a single steady shot in this movie. If the intention was to convey some subtle impression of permanent action the target was missed, because all it managed to do was make me dizzy and hope the movie will end faster. Even the starting credits were a pain to watch because of the sudden flashes of bright light in between black screens. There are lots and lots of talking, some Hollywood inspired action with a slight Brazilian flavor, a pretty common script and a horrifying description of the way things work in Rio. I certainly hope the movie grossly exaggerates the situation. It may be the best box office Brazilian hit, but certainly it isn't the best Brazilian movie.
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