Alicia I love this movie so much

Twilightfa Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

Sammy-Jo Cervantes There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

gustavo_ma92 Usually, the books are better than the movies that are made based on them. But, on this case, of O Pagador de Promessas, I really can't say which one is better. I'm starting to think the movie is better than the book, because the director, Anselmo Duarte, has added many things that weren't on the book, and they only contribute to improve the story. For example, the TV reporter and the people who go ask Zé do Burro for miracles. That part reminded me of that scene in Forrest Gump in which Forrest runs for three years and people start following him, thinking he was some kind of wise prophet, when he simply wanted to run. Actually, the whole story of O Pagador de Promessas is kind of that. A guy who only wants to pay his promise to a saint and is made a prophet, a "new Christ", a devil worshiper, and ends up dying because of some people's prejudice towards aspects that integrate their own culture.

Anakitsuke Hidetora It's really a shame that this masterpiece is constantly overlooked by All-Time Greatest Lists, even though it won the prestigious Palm d'Or at Cannes."The Bicycle Thieves" is frequently cited as the greatest entry into Social Cinema, yet unfortunately the public and the critics seem to forget the sheer beauty that "The Payer of Promises" is. While "Bicycle"'s influence is undeniable, "Payer" goes beyond that.Honest, multi-layered and amazingly contemporary, this is one of those movies that have admirably stood the test of time - specially if one considers the difficulty it is making Films in Brazil.Featuring incredibly believable and dramatic performances, a rich, vivid setting and neo-realist technique employed in an elegant and sincere manner, this movie should not be missed. I found impressive how well the film flows - nothing is there gratuitously and the pacing is pitch perfect.The amazing strength, courage and valor of Brazilian Cinema is a force to be reckoned with, as we take a look at the works of Film Makers such as Peixoto, Duarte, Rocha, Candeias, Bressane, Khouri, Salles and most recently, Meirelles. To list a very short list.In fact, I can say without fear that it is a better Film than The Bicycle Thieves. It is easily one of the Best Brazilian Films in History - if not one of the Best in Film History. Period.

afodias This film is great! One of the best movies I have ever seen. About faith, religion, poverty...well, about life and all that surrounds usCould have been just another sentimental and dishonest movie about human condition but no! It is beautiful and trully rewarding... A Masterpiece, do yourselves a favor and watch this movie!

Flavio Velame It is not a surprise that this movie won the golden palm in Cannes. The story of the man that carry a big and heavy cross as a promise for the healing of his donkey is the simpliest and the most beautiful. The poetic way as it is shown became the film an unforgettable classic, with Zé as the protagonist. For sure, technically it is a pre-historic film, the sound quality and editing is really bad, but it even help the audience to focus what really cares. That is not only about poverty, but about humanity. If you liked Central Station, you can't miss.