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El Justicero

1967·Movie
1h 45min

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Society, show business, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

A shockingly irreverent follow-up to the rural austerity of Barren Lives, dos Santos’ Godardian social satire owes more than a nod to the self-conscious antics of the French New Wave. The pampered son of a general, El Justicero is a hipster playboy who fancies himself a James Bond/Jean Paul Sartre urban hero. “Archetypical” yet “full of contradictions,” he sees that justice is achieved for the disadvantaged while taking advantage of certain bourgeois perks. His exploits are closely followed and eventually directed by his biographer who decides a film is not only more lucrative than a book, but it gives him the luxury of reviewing previous scenes. Unlike Bond, El Jus eventually experiences an awakening which threatens to compromise the entertainment value and glamour of his life story. - Harvard Film Archive
Brazilian New WaveSocial SatireMeta-NarrativeUrban HeroGodardian InfluencePolitical CommentaryIrreverent HumorSelf-Conscious Style

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is El Justicero worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is El Justicero?

1 h 45 min

El Justicero runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is El Justicero in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.