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Gloria
Gloria is set against the backdrop of a rural landscape slowly disappearing in modern Portugal. The small border town of Vila de Santiago, once a booming trade center for illegal trafficking, is about to become a ghost town, as a new motorway is to bypass the city and the railway station is being closed. Its stationmaster, Vincente, is preparing to retire. Many young people have moved out, leaving the children to be brought up by the elderly, including thirteen-year-old Glória and her friend Ivan. Glória's life suddenly changes with the arrival of Vincente's younger brother, Mauro, who has just come out of prison and has some old issues to settle. Mauro begins to charge around the station on his motorbike, while Glória's friendship with Ivan is put to test on account of her attraction to older Mauro.
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Plot Summary
Gloria Swanson, a former showgirl and lounge singer, has served time in prison for her involvement with a mobster. Upon her release, she finds herself protecting a young boy, Nicky, who is the son of her former lover's accountant. The boy is marked for death by the mob after he witnessed a massacre orchestrated by the same mobster Gloria once associated with. Gloria must navigate the dangerous underworld to keep Nicky safe, evading both the mob and the police who believe she is responsible.
Critical Reception
Sidney Lumet's remake of his own 1980 film 'Gloria' received mixed to negative reviews. While Sharon Stone's performance was often highlighted, many critics found the remake to be largely unnecessary and lacking the impact of the original. The plot was seen as somewhat dated and predictable by contemporary standards.
What Reviewers Say
Sharon Stone delivers a committed performance, but it's not enough to save the film.
The remake struggles to justify its existence, feeling derivative and less compelling than the original.
Lumet's direction feels less inspired in this iteration, leading to a less engaging thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a division, with some appreciating Sharon Stone's effort and the straightforward crime narrative, while others found the film to be a pale imitation of the original and lacking in excitement.
Fun Fact
This film is a remake of the 1980 film of the same name, also directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Gena Rowlands.
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