Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A Volta
Exiled in Acapulco, the bon vivant Dino cheats a rich widow into financing his coming back to Brazil. To avoid getting caught, he hides in a coffin. His fake burial is celebrated in high style and it doesn't take long before he starts getting himself into weird situations.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the chaotic adventures of a group of friends who are trying to make money through various schemes, often with disastrous and hilarious results. They find themselves in increasingly absurd situations as they navigate the challenges of everyday life with their unique brand of humor.
Critical Reception
As a sequel to a popular Brazilian comedy, 'Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A Volta' aimed to deliver more of the slapstick humor and lighthearted antics that audiences enjoyed in the original. While it catered to its established fanbase, critical reception tended to focus on its broad comedic style and predictable plot, which were characteristic of the genre at the time.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its consistent comedic timing and the chemistry between the main actors.
- Criticized by some for relying heavily on familiar gags and a simple narrative structure.
- Considered a lighthearted and entertaining watch for fans of Brazilian comedy.
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Fun Fact
The film is a sequel to the 1973 film 'Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo', which also starred many of the same comedic actors and was a significant box office success in Brazil.
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