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Nós, Os Canalhas
Two twin brothers, Cláudio José and José Cláudio, definitively separate when one of them decides to leave for the big city. Years later, the second brother also started living in Rio de Janeiro. One night, he is attacked by three thugs, who kill his pregnant wife and leave him disfigured. In search of revenge, he follows in the footsteps of his brother, who will find himself working for a crime figure. And in pursuit of his discoveries, he began to wage his revenge against the criminals on the same level as he had been confronted.
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Plot Summary
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, a group of disillusioned and unemployed men form a pact to engage in increasingly audacious and humorous scams to survive. Their schemes escalate from petty theft to elaborate cons, exposing the absurdities of society and the desperate measures people take when pushed to their limits. The film humorously critiques the socio-economic conditions that foster such behavior.
Critical Reception
Nós, Os Canalhas (We, the Bastards) was met with mixed reviews, often praised for its satirical edge and comedic performances, but some critics found its social commentary heavy-handed. It resonated with audiences for its depiction of everyday struggles and inventive schemes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp wit and satirical commentary on Argentinian society.
The ensemble cast delivers strong comedic performances.
Some found the plot's escalation of scams to be a bit predictable.
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Fun Fact
The film's satirical portrayal of socio-economic issues in Argentina during the 1970s was quite controversial and sparked discussions about class and poverty at the time.
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