Con: really slow. I admit I fast-forwarded through most of the panoramic shots. (The desert of Maranhao is beautiful, but there's only so much scenery a person can stand in a 5-minute span.) The end - albeit extremely cute and touching - was too slow for my taste.
Pro: even the most impatient won't find the slow progression that much a burden, thanks to the great dynamic of real-life (and on-screen) mother and daughter, Montenegro and Torres. It's a movie you watch to appreciate the cinematography, the great acting, and non-formulaic pleaser.
The supporting cast was nothing short of great, which complemented quite nicely with Torres and Montenegro as they stole each scene with the fluidity of their acting.
Pro: even the most impatient won't find the slow progression that much a burden, thanks to the great dynamic of real-life (and on-screen) mother and daughter, Montenegro and Torres. It's a movie you watch to appreciate the cinematography, the great acting, and non-formulaic pleaser.
The supporting cast was nothing short of great, which complemented quite nicely with Torres and Montenegro as they stole each scene with the fluidity of their acting.