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Trash
2014 114 min Brazil, United Kingdom, Germany R 18+
★6.8
Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Director: Stephen Daldry, Christian Duurvoort
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Description
Set in Brazil, three kids who make a discovery in a garbage dump soon find themselves running from the cops and trying to right a terrible wrong.
US Gross:
$17,484
Starring
Rickson Tevez
Actor
Gabriel Weinstein
Actor
Wagner Moura
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2015
— Best International Feature Film
Key opinion
Trash is an engaging, well-acted crime thriller that balances the resilience of its young protagonists against a backdrop of systemic corruption in Rio de Janeiro. However, the film receives mixed reactions for its narrative implausibility, with critics divided over whether its fairytale-like plot structure undermines the gravity of its social themes.
| Acting | The three young leads deliver authentic, standout performances that anchor the film and frequently overshadow the seasoned adult cast. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and direction effectively capture the contrasting duality of Rio de Janeiro, juxtaposing tourist-friendly visuals with the harsh reality of the favelas. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies heavily on convenient, often absurd coincidences that stretch the boundaries of the viewer's suspension of disbelief. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some find the detective-led development creates a tense atmosphere, while others characterize it as sluggish and uneven. | |
| Theme | The tone is divisive, as critics debate whether the film is a poignant call for social justice or a naive, overly simplified Hollywood-style "fairytale" that trivializes complex political issues. | |
| Ending | The film’s conclusion is polarized, with some viewers viewing the ending as a hopeful, inspiring resolution and others condemning it as overly sentimental or heavy-handed propaganda. |