Carandiru
2003, Drama, 2h 28m
81 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
A gritty, poignant, and shocking prison movie. Read critic reviews
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Critic Reviews for Carandiru
All Critics (81) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (54) | Rotten (27)
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We know the massacre is going to happen from the off, and yet, despite this, the tension doesn't build much, perhaps because the film is over-long.
January 9, 2018 | Full Review… -
We're served up meaty, often spicy, slices of sadly wasted lives.
August 13, 2004 | Rating: 4/5 -
It has the resonant feel of myth, buoyed by simultaneously vicious and compassionate performances from the men on both sides of the bars.
August 1, 2004 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
The movie has a tactile reality. You can almost smell it.
July 15, 2004 | Rating: A- -
Has moments of raw, unflinching power.
June 30, 2004 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Despite its structural flaws, Carandiru presents more interesting characters than you'd see in a dozen other prison movies.
June 11, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Carandiru
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May 07, 2011A breathtaking film, that talk about prisoners with AIDS, life in prison, prejudice and homosexuality. All seen by the doctor Drauzio Varella. A true story based on the book Estação Carandiru. Shocking!Lucas M Super Reviewer
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Dec 31, 2009It may be interesting as a collection of chronicles about life in a Brazilian prison, but sadly this is a frustratingly superficial and simplistic film that doesn't discuss the actual causes of the revolt that led to the Carandiru massacre, being also uneven and full of awful talking heads.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Jul 05, 2009Damon Runyon-ish. A collection of stories about the charactrs in a Brazillian prison. building up to a violent riot.Lesley N Super Reviewer
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May 06, 2009This is worth all 2 hours and 28 Minutes of your time. The best movie I've seen in a while and one of the top's when it comes to English Subtitles. This movie is in Portuguese Language so you will have to follow along the subtitles if your knowledge of that language is as limited as mind. This is a collection of life?s in a prison in Brazil, thru the life of a doctor from that prison. This movie should be watched by everyone that?s in a jail or prison in the US, just to see how good you have it here. This movie kept me glued to the screen. I have no idea how this movie got on my list, where I read the review or saw the preview, but I am glad I did. Its a must see and outstanding movie, NOT A DOCUMENTRY, a good movie. 5 stars and I haven't given that out in a while.Bruce B Super Reviewer
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