Neon Bull
Seen it?2016 | 101 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Critics like it more than audiences, which usually means it takes its time or takes risks.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Iremar works at the rodeo in North East of Brazil. From his home, the truck he uses to transport the animals, he dreams of a future in the region's booming clothing industry.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 58%
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Venice award: Venice International Film Festival: Horizons (Orizzonti) – Best Film. Plus 7 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$149K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gabriel Mascaro
- Juliano CazarréIremar
- Alyne SantanaCacá
- Maeve JinkingsGalega
- Vinícius de OliveiraJunior
- Carlos PessoaZé
- Samya de LavorGeisy
- Josinaldo da SilvaMário
- Abigail PereiraValquíria
- Roberto BirindelliFazendeiro
- Daniel Mario Ferreira de CarvalhoPintor de Pedras