The title itself has that whimsical and appealing charm to seduce or at least leave audiences very curious in knowing what kind of story they're about
to see. "Quem Espera por Sapatos de Defunto Morre Descalço" ("Who Waits for the Deceased's Shoes Dies Barefoot") gives the impression of a strange comedy, though
there are some humored moments, and even the premise sounds a little funny. Sounds like a carpe diem kind of metaphor, get what you want or need in the time that you have. Overall,
its an existential drama that goes nowhere, taking much of its visual essence and composition
from the Nouvelle Vague but without his poetry, its beauty and profoundity. Doesn't benefit much the good cinema of Portugal, but João César
Monteiro probably has better works.
It revolves on two low-life friends who spend their days begging for items in their neighborhood, out of boredom and some interest, just to see
what they're gonna get. They pretend to be part of a charity group, tell some drama story and get some objects. Among them, a pair of good shoes, and from
then on it's a series of ramblings, random events, and the desire to invite girls for a night out. When they get to those meetings, it all loses sense, it's like
the idea of romance or intimacy doesn't become interesting anymore. Way too long for talking about nothing so special. The film isn't interesting anymore, despite great-looking shots, quick cuts, all creating a
sense of stream of conciousness but the message is empty, vague. If there were something more I missed it completely, but the few humored bits from the early
minutes were good. 5/10.
