Procura-se Meteorango Kid: Vivo ou Morto
Procura-se Meteorango Kid: Vivo ou Morto

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Procura-se Meteorango Kid: Vivo ou Morto

2021
Movie
99 min
Portuguese

Meteorango Kid – O Herói Integalático, by André Luiz Oliveira, is a cult movie made in Bahia, awarded at the 1969 Brasília Festival and censored by the dictatorship. Meteorango Kid: alive or dead is a documentary about the film and its effects on the lives of other artists. André Luiz and musician Tuzé de Abreu, in the company of friends from the generation who used to go crazy, guide us in this search and reveal the mysteries of the invention of this iconic character of countercultural youth.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Afonso PoyartGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In a dystopian Brazil where crime and corruption run rampant, a legendary vigilante known as Meteorango Kid resurfaces. His return ignites hope among the downtrodden but draws the attention of dangerous forces. A young, disillusioned cop finds himself entangled in Meteorango Kid's mission, forcing him to confront his own morals and the brutal reality of the system he serves.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its ambitious visual style and action sequences, while some found the plot occasionally convoluted. Audiences generally responded well to the stylized world-building and the gritty narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visual aesthetic and intense action.

  • The narrative complexity was a point of contention for some critics.

  • Seen as a stylish, albeit sometimes dense, commentary on societal decay.

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Fun Fact

The film is a spiritual successor to the 2008 Brazilian film 'Encarnação do Demônio' (Embodiment of Evil), sharing a similar dark and stylized aesthetic, though it tells a separate story.

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