Once Upon a Time in Rio

Once Upon a Time in Rio is a beautifully moving movie about two people who fall in love. Their blooming relationship is "doomed" from the start because the young man, De', is from the most notorious favela (slum) overlooking Ipanema Beach in Rio, Brazil. The view from the favela is breathtaking, but the violence, gangs and drugs inside the hills of the favela take one's breath away! After violence strikes De' and his family, he grows up and works at a kiosk selling hot dogs, soft drinks and snacks on the Ipanema Beach boardwalk where he looks up and sees a beautiful young woman - clearly with a rich family to be living in such a high-rise building. Once Upon A Time in Rio will pull at your heartstrings as this movie is a modern-day Romeo and Juliet story! The beautiful views are breath-taking and sync-up with the 2014 World Cup views that Brazil gave to us during the competition. A Must-See!

I truly love this movie! It's filmed with very talented and passionate actors who really take you on a trip through their lives and love. Having roots in Brazil, I (and really anyone) can see the big difference in the social classes there. The education and chances for the poor are not good. The two main characters did an outstanding job showing their family lives, surroundings, friends, personal circumstances, and finally...the way that they fell in love! Its a sweet sad story, beautiful, but painful...as love in a divided country can be. If you see it, you'll cry, laugh and love right along with them...Obrigada!

Despite, at times, a somewhat predictable script, this well acted movie was both well acted and breathtakingly filmed. In the end, one truly cares about the people portrayed and the problems not only they endured but that Brasil continues to endure.

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This movie is one of the best that I have ever seen. Loved it from beginning to end. The ending wiped me away. Great movie.

Liked it!

This was an excellent independent film, however it is in Portuguese since it takes place in Brazil. The shipping took a day too long when i paid for expedited shipping. Other than that, the movie was new and in great shape!