Plot: Manuel works on a ranch, but a dispute about his pay spirals out of control. Manuel ends up killing his boss, and he is forced to flee with his wife. He joins Corisco's gang, who are willing to take him in, but there is a big gang war going. Manuel can't escape the conflict and finds himself in mortal danger once more.
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July 05, 2025
A Brazilian classic. It's considered one of the prime examples of the Cinema Novo, the South American variant of cinema's big 60s reboot. Unlike its more infamous French branch, it felt heavy-handed, poorly constructed, and badly executed. It's an understatement to say I didn't enjoy myself all that much.
The performances felt theatrical, the cinematography was drab, and the soundtrack irritated me no end. The plot wasn't the most interesting either, and two hours is a long time to spend with a film that failed to capture my interest from even the shortest of time. It's fair to say I'm going to skip the follow-up for the time being.