5.6
Is Orfeu worth watching?
51
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (44).
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Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly
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Orfeu is a popular composer from a samba school. He lives in the favela and falls madly in love when he meets Euridice, a newcomer to the neighborhood. But the local drug boss Lucinho stands between them and will drastically change both their lives.
Brazilian FavelaSamba CultureCrime-Infused RomanceTragic Love StorySocial CommentaryPassionate MusicUrban DramaCharacter-Driven
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Is Orfeu good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Orfeu plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Orfeu in English?
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No, it was made in Portuguese.