Antonia

PG-13

Released Sep 21, 2007

1h 30m

Drama

Musical

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93%

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15 Reviews

76%

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500+ Ratings

Four friends face an uphill battle in their quest to become music stars.

Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Antonia explores cultural and sexual oppression with sensitivity and verve. The story may lack complexity, but it is loaded with irrepressible energy and a deep appreciation of female friendship. And that's always something to sing about.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 21, 2007

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

...a raw reality underscored by believable performances by nonprofessional actors.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 21, 2007

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

...the unpolished actors and raw So Paolo setting offer an unusually authentic feel.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 21, 2007

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Ard Vijn

ScreenAnarchy

The story doesn't break new ground but it also avoids most cliches.

Jan 24, 2020

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

Each of the stars and most of the supporting players are real-life rappers/singers and not professional actors, adding to the improvisational-seeming naturalism that gives the movie an exotic insider feel.

Sep 27, 2007

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Jean Oppenheimer

L.A. Weekly

The music, rhythms and vibrant colors of the city are beautifully woven into cinematographer Jacob Sarmento Solitrenick's unobtrusive hand-held camerawork, while director/co-writer Tata Amaral reveals a deft hand with actors.

Sep 20, 2007

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Audience Member

Rap Away The Tear...Cute Movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

I really enjoyed this one. Inspirational story with great music.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

Interesante y bien hecha con pocos recursos. Va sobre la vida de cuatro chicas cantantes de los barrios bajos de Sao Paulo que tratan de salir de esa miseria. La pelicula trata de mostrar algo de la problematica de estas cuatro mujeres pero se queda corta y deja una historia muy tibia sin un real contenido de fondo fuerte. Buena musica y muy natural la actuacion de las chicas.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Poor dialogues. The story it's ok but it could be better developed. The singers did a good job though. I just didnt like much the fact that almost all the scenes were too dark. It's was hard to see whats was actually happening and their reactions.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Great fun and uplifting movie that gives you a peak into the lives of the poor in Sao Paolo. The soundtrack has some pretty cool Brazilian rap.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Me encanto esta pelicula. Es ver toda la sociedad, desde la perspectiva del matriarcado. Muy interesante.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Negra Li

Preta

Cindy Mendes

Lena

Leilah Moreno

Barbarah

Quelynah

Mayah

Chico Andrade

Duda

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Synopsis

Four friends face an uphill battle in their quest to become music stars.

Director: Tata Amaral
Screenwriter: Tata Amaral, Roberto Moreira
Distributor: Anywhere Road Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Violence|Some Thematic Material|Language)
Genre: Drama, Musical
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 21, 2007, Limited
Release Date (DVD): Dec 4, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.5K
Runtime: 1h 30m