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User Rating:
7.4/10   1,230 votes
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Writers:
Rubem Fonseca (writer)
Patrícia Melo (novel)
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Release Date:
1 August 2003 (Brazil) more
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Plot:
Maiquel has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This little event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which Maiquel goes from nobody to hero to outlaw--all in 24 hours. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
7 wins & 7 nominations more
User Reviews:
NOT COG, but still amazing more (18 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Murilo Benício ... Máiquel
Cláudia Abreu ... Cledir
Natália Lage ... Érica
Jorge Dória ... Dr. Carvalho
André Gonçalves ... Galego
Lázaro Ramos ... Marcão
Perfeito Fortuna ... Robinson
Paulo Moska ... Enoque
Wagner Moura ... Suel
André Barros ... Marlênio
Carlo Mossy ... Delegado Santana
Mariana Ximenes ... Gabriela
Amir Haddad ... Gonzaga
José Wilker ... Sílvio
Agildo Ribeiro ... Zilmar
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Man of the Year (International: English title) (USA)
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Runtime:
113 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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References Wild at Heart (1990) more

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14 out of 17 people found the following review useful.
NOT COG, but still amazing, 14 June 2004
10/10
Author: Splattii from A Region Free World

What can I say about The Man of the Year other than SEE THIS NOW.

I'd like to start by saying that I don't really understand all the comparisons to City of God. I am a HUGE fan of City of God, and I even have Palace II on DVD which seems to be a rarity. I went into The Man of the Year with high hopes, and although they were met, I just don't see the resemblance to COG. I understand it's Brazilian and there are guns / gangs involved but that's about it in my eyes. I'm sure many will disagree with me, but I guess that's why there are multiple user comments.

The best way I can describe this film is El Mariachi meets Tarentino. It seems to be more of a play on El Mariachi in my opinion, however it still manages to be unique enough to make it a story of it's own. There are some comedic moments in which I found myself laughing, while at other moments I felt myself getting excited and filled with tension as I wondered what was going to happen next. When it was all said and done however, this movie was fantastic. I don't want to give much away and other users have basically outlined the plot, so I'll leave it at that. A great film, and a film I hope many people have a chance to see.

I got my copy from Film Movement, and I have to say this little company is really delivery some quality film. People should pay more attention to them.

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