Pedro_Veras

I'm Brazilian and I have to say that lately I've been really impressed by our local production... And "Baixio das Bestas" is one of those films that stuck in my mind for a while and I decided to write this review... Before watching it, i was already preparing myself for some kind of a shocking film, since its director is the excellent Cláudio Assis, a very raw person who speaks (and shoots) what he really feels is the true reality of our country. The cast of "Baixio das Bestas" hands out incredible performances, the characters are deep and violent. And before anyone says they're too brutal or something like, it must be considered that they are depicting the reality of Brazilian countryside, based on conservative and traditional rules. The film is great, superb cinematography and directing.

Baixio das Bestas, 8/10

WOW! No words to describe the magnitude of "Collateral". Excellent screenplay, perfectly directed, with a great cast. Can you get better than that? Michael Mann is the master of LA crime films, and one of the best directors out there. And "Collateral" just proves all of this.

Containing various elements from noir film's (my favorite genre), this is a powerful dark look at contemporary L.A. at night. Micahel Mann, as always, does an excellent job in analyzing each characters emotional state during the various different moments of the film.

With an awesome performance by Cruise, and even better by Foxx, the film really catches you, just can't run away from the story! One of my favorite films! Definitely recommend it!