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Trash
- Director: Stephen Daldry
- Writer: Richard Curtis; Andy Mulligan
- Producer: Bel Berlinck; Tim Bevan
CGiii Comment
Think Slumdog Millionaire meets City of God...with an elongated James-Bond-ish urban chase.
The story does stretch credibility to breaking point...but, the frantic pace forcefully pushes those grievances aside. The editing - alone - is a triumphant masterclass.
Central to the story is the relationship between the boys...they are stubborn, cheeky, vulnerable and adorable. Daldry provides a masterclass in how to direct [non]actors.
It certainly takes a swipe at multi-level corruption...Brazil is not shown in its best light...but, the lighting is yet another masterclass.
The production design, the sets, the pyrotechnics, the music...it all comes together perfectly...a meticulously choreographed rollercoaster ride.
Enjoy.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
When two trash-picking boys from Rio's slums find a wallet in amongst the daily detritus of their local dump, little do they imagine that their lives are about to change forever. But when the local police show up, offering a handsome reward for the wallet's return, the boys, Rafael and Gardo, realize that what they've found must be important.
Cast & Characters
Rooney Mara as Olivia;
Martin Sheen as Father Juilliard;
Wagner Moura as Jose Angelo;
Selton Mello as Frederico;
Andre Ramiro as Marco;
Daniel Zettel as Carlos's partner;
Jesuita Barbosa as Turk;
Jose Dumont as Carlos;
Stepan Nercessian as Santos;
Nelson Xavier as Jefferson