While watching, I remembered a podcast I listened to the previous week, in which the presenter said how sublime it is to realize you're watching a real good movie. For me, it's surreal peace, it is fantastic and realistic at the same time. There is something powerful about the way Vinagre portrays the relationship between people and a pandemic, that maybe only Brazilians will truly understand. The characters are captivating and a little awkward at the same time. The old gay man and the lady from the antique received stunning interpretations, as well as the drag singer in a clown makeup (sorry, I don't remember their names.
I must confess that sometimes the main trio lost me for a few seconds, mostly because of timing. Ines Brasil's participation came as the best comic relief ever during a period of the movie that was getting a little too weird for me (and I like weird). Speaking of it, the longest, most symbolistic & surrealistic part of the movie is a true piece of art, because it is unapologetic! It feels like the director just doesn't care if you are enjoying, understanding, or any of that. It all just happens the way it does, and it looks good. Also, I could not help LOLing at the part when the kid vomits.
Review by Tiago de MatosBlockedParent2023-11-28T02:58:31Z
SARCASTIC, INSANE, (SUR)REAL & QUEER
While watching, I remembered a podcast I listened to the previous week, in which the presenter said how sublime it is to realize you're watching a real good movie. For me, it's surreal peace, it is fantastic and realistic at the same time. There is something powerful about the way Vinagre portrays the relationship between people and a pandemic, that maybe only Brazilians will truly understand. The characters are captivating and a little awkward at the same time. The old gay man and the lady from the antique received stunning interpretations, as well as the drag singer in a clown makeup (sorry, I don't remember their names.
I must confess that sometimes the main trio lost me for a few seconds, mostly because of timing. Ines Brasil's participation came as the best comic relief ever during a period of the movie that was getting a little too weird for me (and I like weird). Speaking of it, the longest, most symbolistic & surrealistic part of the movie is a true piece of art, because it is unapologetic! It feels like the director just doesn't care if you are enjoying, understanding, or any of that. It all just happens the way it does, and it looks good. Also, I could not help LOLing at the part when the kid vomits.