finally watched it last night. as a movie, it can use some editing and better focus on some of the characters. it does introduce and then shelf characters in ways that can be frustrating. i dont know a lot about brazil but i get the social commentary, for the most part, and i think that aspect works very well. it is beautifully shot. the acting is good - the toughest dude in the movie is a drag queen in real life, LOL. i would never have expected that. some things i have to chalk up to me not knowing the culture very well, like the drug they use or the random nudity. really liked the music. funny, one of the few brazilian songs i know just happens to be what is playing at the very beginning of the movie.
i am glad i watched it and hope to see more brazilian movies localized here.