Laços de Afeto

How can you make a dramatic movie that is also super funny? A movie that is light but also carries some heavy message and social awareness in it? Well this movie gives this a go or a try ... and it mostly succeeds in my book.

Yes it is rough around the edges, but that does not make it bad - you have to suspend your disbelief in certain areas and just let yourself go ... and be led by the really good actors and a good script that gives them things to do. Not all things are easy to solve - and life can be more than challenging. Especially when it is filled with prejudices and people who are stuck with certain ideas ... not able to understand ... or willing to learn.

Now clash those things with marital problems and coming of age issues ... you could say that the movie packed a bit ... too much, but on the other hand it is really good in balancing those things out and giving the characters room to breathe ... and us entertainment ... that aims for the heart - well mainly. Don't be ashamed if you shed a tear or two.

I totally disagree with whoever wrote that this movie does not serve gay couples. Thousands of heterosexual and homosexual people have written about how they identified with this film. The protagonists with all their flaws and mistakes are as human and imperfect as everyone else. The comment seems really obtuse to me because whoever wrote it did not understand that the meaning of the film is to celebrate the right to exist of this type of families starting from their failure. You don't have to be perfect to be accepted! And yes, many of the filmmakers in this movie are openly gay and lgbt + rights activists.

Just a fun easy movie to watch. A great story told very heartfelt. The editing from the story flow to the background music very put together. And I thought the acting was really good by each character. Especially the leads. So don't over think it or analyze it. Just watch a nice little family drama.

The Invisible Thread is a nice little treat for those who love sweet familial stories. The film actually offers nothing new. All is been done before. However, the tweak on the details gave a fresh breath of air to the tired formula, hence it's still fun to watch. Practically harmless and heartwarming.

The good bad and indifferent occurs in any family regardless of sexual orientation and this movie captures the different feelings and emotions tied to love, regret, shame, hurt and happiness quite well. The story is influenced by a country's repressive laws against homosexuals.