O Bandido da Luz Vermelha (1968)

Second viewing; the first was on June 20, 1989

English title: The Red Light Bandit

A house robber and rapist spreads terror amidst middle class homes.

Chaotic semi-narrative with a comic slant whose newslike narration is more fun than the images proper. The actors are a find also, embodying their characters with brilliance. As with most so-called avant-garde Brazilian movies, however, much of it is self-indulgent and lacks intelligibility.

Rating: 60 (down from 69)