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4 January 2008 (Brazil) morePlot:
The true story of Joćo Guilherme Estrella ("Johnny"), a young middle-class bon vivant who became a big-time cocaine dealer in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1990s. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
13 wins & 12 nominations moreUser Comments:
Really good entertainment moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Selton Mello | ... | João Guilherme Estrella | |
| Giulio Lopes | ... | Pai de João / João's father | |
| Júlia Lemmertz | ... | Mãe de João / João's mother | |
| Felipe Severo | ... | João criança / child | |
| Breno Guimarães | ... | Policial federal 1 | |
| Ellan Lustosa | ... | Policial Federal 2 | |
| Gillray Coutinho | ... | Advogado / Lawyer Renato | |
| Cléo Pires | ... | Sofia | |
| Arthur Lopes | ... | João adolescente / teen | |
| Victor Lisboa Gorgulho | ... | Julinho adolescente / teen | |
| Daniel Torres | ... | Boneco adolescente / teen | |
| Rodrigo Amarante | ... | Rubão | |
| Tammy Di Calafiori | ... | Laura adolescente / teen | |
| Ângelo Paes Leme | ... | Julinho | |
| Flávio Pardal | ... | Boneco |
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With efficient and exemplary narrative, My Name Is Not Johnny is a very good entertainment. It combines comedy, drama and adventure, more comedy than drama, it is true, in addition to bringing back the symbolic 80's in a perfect costumes and sceneries.
Based on real events and inspired by the book written by journalist Guilherme Fiúza, the film portrays the same environment in which Cazuza, a famous Brazilian singer who died of aids, lived: great music, cocaine, alcohol and hedonism. Joao Guilherme, a crazy middle-class guy, enter into the world of drugs at the beginning as consumer and became a traffic dealer. He spent all money he gets with parties, trips and drugs. He was arrested and today, recovered from addiction, is a recognized musical producer. If he were black and poor their fate would be different, probably much more tragic. Money and a good lawyer makes difference.
The film is a mountain of events. Joao Guilherme contagious those around them and the narrative with his ironic humor. There is always a witty comment for every situation, the tragedy etched not delay turns comedy. Mauro Lima, another talented director, filmed with passion and without trials, and creates a pop package that has everything to entertain the public. If the characters lack psychological density or if the subject has been much exploited by the Hollywood cinema, it not lack creative energy. Selton Mello is a strong candidate of best actor of the year.