O Homem Que Comprou o Mundo
Impressively complex, fun and well-imagined political satire with a multitude of vivid characters. It manages to be both timely of its era -- references all over the place on military dictatorship in Brazil and Cold War; the fact that this man alone, clueless about the impacts of his wealth on his country, Reserva 17, could change the geopolitical landscape forever and now presents a menace to the two greatest forces in the world -- and still a bit resonant in its take on technology, for example -- like the state film about Guerra's life directed/produced by a computer. Some truly brilliant scenes, like Pêra's monologue listing all the things she wants to buy while he just wants to enjoy their honeymoon in jail. Loses some of its wit in the second half, but it's still quite an unique ride.
Mini Review: Impressively complex, fun and well-imagined political satire with a multitude of vivid characters. It manages to be as timely of its era -- references all over the place on military dictatorship in Brazil, Cold War, the fact that this man, clueless about the impacts of his wealth on his country, Reserva 17, could change the geopolitical landscape forever, now presents a menace to the two greatest forces in the world -- as still resonant in its take on technology, for example -- the state film ab