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Chá Forte com Limão (1993)
I thought this would be a drag but I was completely wrong!
Chá forte com limão is portuguese for something like:"Strong tea with lemon".By seeing the title of this movie and it's publicity on television anyone would think this was just another of those movies that does nothing more than to portray the society(especially the upper-classes)of the 19th century!It was what I thought anyway.Not that I strongly dislike that type of movies.It's just that most of the times they don't provide a REAL entertaining cinematic experience.
Fortunately it wasn't the case of Antonio Macedo's film.It really was a truly good surprise.I started watching the movie just because of Anabela Teixeira(she has really really amazing eyes)but after only 10 minutes I discovered much much more. It tells us the story of Adriana(Eugénia Bettencourt) and Ermesinda(Anabela Teixeira)that go visit their cousin and aunt respectively to have some tea and end up staying in her mysterious mansion for 3 days.In that space of time many strange and surprising things start to happen.
The great plot, the good technical direction by Antonio Macedo,the thrilling sound score and the marvellous actor work,especially Isabel de Castro as the twisted Aunt Raquel and Carlos Daniel as her younger brother Henrique(very spooky character)in one of his last works.They all contributed to keep me on the edge of the seat.LOTS of twists in this great story so don't you miss it!At least check out the trailer because Anabela's eyes are truly remarkable.
I give it an 8 out of 10.Very,very good surprise!
Red Planet (2000)
Carrie Ann Moss saved the day
The beautiful Carrie Ann Moss was defenitively the best feature of this film.Mostly doing to the fact that she managed to be the only performer in this movie that could act. Val Kilmer isnt normally a bad actor(absolutely perfect in "The Doors") but he was a lousy one in this movie.Maybe he's mind was focused in he's salary and nothing more. It wasnt a bad film at all...But it was lacking in some very important elements like a more profound plot and some sort of chemistry between the romantic couple of this movie(Carrie and Val).By far I prefer seeing her with Keanu. Loved the photography,the special effects on the mechanical Amme and the final scene was ok. I give it a 6,5,because I got to see a beautiful woman crying.
Porto Santo (1997)
Beautiful film about a beautiful women in a beautiful island
The story in this film is secondary:a divorced woman goes on holidays alone with her son to the island of Porto Santo,Portugal and ends up finding true love. Some might find the script boring and dull.I think it is simple and effective. But the main reason why you should see this film(especially IF YOU ARE PORTUGUESE)is because you'll get to know a lot about this beautiful island located in the Atlantic Ocean. Like for example:Did you know that Christopher Columbus used to live there with his wife and son? And if you're not interested in History or in amazing landscapes you should see it at least for Leonor Silveira's sake!Besides being probably the best portuguese actress of the moment(tied with Ana Moreira)in my opinion at least,she's also absolutely gorgeous and a true feast for your eyes indeed!