Review of Xingu (2012) by John Joseph M — 21 Feb 2013

Beautifully shot and acted. A fine example of new Brazilian cinema.

This review of Xingu (2012) was written by John Joseph M on 21 Feb 2013.

Xingu has generally received positive reviews.

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By Thiago A (128) on 12 Oct 2012

Tirando toda a polêmica que o parque causa até hoje, tirando todas as histórias sobre as ONGs nacionais e internacionais com intenções…

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By Raphael G (192) on 28 Dec 2012

I like the photography and the actors, but some characters could've been more developed, and the story could've used a little more tension…

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By Alejandro S (513) on 17 Jan 2013

Excepcional filme de Brasil que lamento que no haya entrado en el radar de los Oscares, Globos de Oro o BAFTA, ya que pienso que toca un tema…

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