Movies

I thought this movie was terrific, a little slow in parts, but I cared about the characters and was interested in their journey. I also liked the fact that the main character was not portrayed as a saint - Dora is a real person, flaws and all. Montenegro was robbed at the Oscars and so was the movie.

Great movie, warm and bittersweet. It somehow reminded me ofMy Life as a Dog (1985) because it more or less deals with thesame issues, but we move from the Swedish North to the sunnyBrazilian South. Beautiful colors, great acting--Josue and Doramake a wonderful pair and they really foil each other out. Almoststarts dragging a little before the end, but it picks up again. I highlyrecommend.

This movie is special.It shows the real Brasil with a simple but beautiful and touching story about a little boy looking for the father he never knew and a woman looking for a second chance. The performers are brilliant! Fernanda Montenegro is extraordinary in the role of Dora.The chemistry between the main characters (Dora and Josué) is splendid. The film photography is wonderful, so as the instrumental soundtrack. Central do Brasil(Central Station) is one of the best movies I have ever seen.Be ready to weep and be happy!