Latin Blood: The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso

The movie "Latin Blood: The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso" tells the powerful story of a Brazilian music legend whose fearless style and voice left a lasting mark on the country.

Director Esmir Filho does an incredible job capturing Ney Matogrosso's life in bold, expressive style-tracing his journey from a tough childhood with an abusive father, through the free-spirited 60s, his sexual awakening, the explosive rise of the group "Secos & Molhados", and his fearless challenge to Brazil's military regime, all the way to his iconic solo career.

Jesuíta Barbosa's jaw-dropping performance as Ney Matogrosso, he fully incorporates the role, nailing every move, every glance, every gesture with incredible precision.

The movie also highlights Ney's biggest musical milestones while also diving into his passionate encounters set against the backdrop of Rio's sun-soaked beaches.

At its core, the movie offers insight into the choices and mindset that shaped this star's journey-and it's absolutely worth a watch!!!!

I personally have never listened to Ney Matogrosso, but this movie has some amazing music by him that I will now be actively listening to. This film portrays his life from his hard childhood, to his rising to fame, to his impacting legend in Brazilian entertainment. Stories like this are so powerful and beautiful, and I am a more full person having watched this one.

The film reveals Ney Matogrosso's powerful vocals and fascinating musicality, presenting us from his childhood in the interior of Brazil to his stardom. Ney is a man who refuses to change his ideas and his way of being to please others, challenging moral standards and shocking conservative society.

Unlike other biographies of Brazilian singers (Renato Russo and Cazuza), this film stands out for portraying the singer's romantic relationships without puritanism or censorship. Another strong point is the presentation of some of the singer's most famous songs, all very well reproduced in the film, from the vocals, the flashy clothes (or lack thereof) and unique choreography, everything very well done and quite faithful to what the singer always presented. Highly recommended!

Jesuíta Barbosa delivers a phenomenal performance. I really enjoyed his acting and the overall work of the film. There were moments when I felt a bit lost, but the musical performances brought me back. The cinematography, editing, and technical aspects were all very well done, but the real standout here is Jesuíta.

The storytelling could have been a bit better, but I believe it was the intention of the Director and Ney Matogrosso himself, which I respect as a viewer.

I'm not one for comparisons, but I enjoyed it more than "Bohemian Rhapsody".

Please give the World Cup to Jesuíta Barbosa, he deserves it. Thank you, Brazil.

It's been a long time since I watched and re-watched a film on loop. It now happens to me with this biopic introducing to life and career of Ney Matogrosso (absolutely little known in Italy). And what a shame that his human and artistic story did not meet with the favor of distribution in my country. The film was also an opportunity to meet other Brazilian stage celebrities (Cazuza) who are also unknown here.

The film is fast paced, catchy and hot. The protagonist, what can I say? Jesuita Barbosa takes it all and steals the scene from the supporting actors. With his look a little crazy a little tender, the dazzling choreographies and music, the amazing costumes, here is a film that I will see again and again.