Trash

Name: Trash
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy
Released: October 9, 2015
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 50
Cast: Eduardo Luis, Gabriel Weinstein, Martin Sheen, Rickson Tevez, Rooney Mara

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 9, 2015 | R

Starring: Eduardo Luis, Gabriel Weinstein, Martin Sheen, Rickson Tevez, Rooney Mara, Wagner Moura

Summary: When two trash-picking boys from Rio’s slums find a wallet amongst the daily detritus of their local dump, little do they imagine that their lives are about to change forever. But when the local police show up, offering a handsome reward for the wallet’s return, the boys, Rafael (Rickson Tevez) and Gardo (Luis Eduardo), realize that whatWhen two trash-picking boys from Rio’s slums find a wallet amongst the daily detritus of their local dump, little do they imagine that their lives are about to change forever. But when the local police show up, offering a handsome reward for the wallet’s return, the boys, Rafael (Rickson Tevez) and Gardo (Luis Eduardo), realize that what they’ve found must be important. Teaming up with their friend Rato (Gabriel Weinstein), the trio begins an extraordinary adventure as they try to hang onto the wallet, evade the police, and uncover the secrets it contains. Along the way, the boys will have to figure out friend from foe, as they piece together the story of the wallet’s owner José Angelo (Wagner Moura) and realise they can’t trust the police, led by the dangerous Frederico (Selton Mello). But a pair of American missionaries working in their favela – the disillusioned Father Julliard (Martin Sheen) and his young assistant Olivia (Rooney Mara) – might just have the power to knock on the right doors. [Focus Features]… Expand

Director: Christian Duurvoort and Stephen Daldry

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 114 min

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Lucy Popescu

Jan 29, 2015

The sheer joy and energy of the boys propels Trash and keeps us rooting for good over evil despite the contrived ending. Read full review

Empire Simon Braund

Jan 26, 2015

Another winner from Daldry, this is an unexpectedly gritty crime drama set in the teeming favelas and grimy backstreets of Rio. A cracking script from Richard Curtis, with roughly 80 per cent of the dialogue in street patois, is brilliantly served by the three leads. Read full review

Staff (Not credited)

Oct 9, 2015

The child actors are all charming and refreshingly un-child-actory, and Martin Sheen is good as gruff, hard-drinking priest. Read full review

Jay Weissberg

Oct 26, 2014

Trash works in large part thanks to the infectious energy and sheer pleasure in comradeship exuded by the three young teen boys. Read full review

Noel Murray

Oct 8, 2015

But while once upon a time Daldry made a very good movie like "Billy Elliot", here he lets what should’ve been an efficient little thriller get stymied by an excess of style, and the weight of self-importance. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Jan 29, 2015

Having your heart in the right place isn’t much use, if you’ve forgotten your head somewhere up Sugarloaf Mountain. Read full review

Clayton Dillard

Oct 5, 2015

Director Stephen Daldry, working from an exploitative script by Richard Curtis, opts for a full-on Slumdog Millionaire imitation. Read full review

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politicswatch

Oct 15, 2015

Awesome movie. I like the movie and its star cast. In weekend once again i saw this movie. i like three kids working amongst the city’s trash find a wallet full of money which puts their lives in danger as this story of corruption, robbery and murder unfolds.

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 24, 2021

This film has quite a 'Slumdog Millionaire' feel to it, in terms of the setting (children living in poverty , while others more well off live nearby) and chase scenes being present. The characters are quite endearing and I thought the cast did well. The plot is also quite good and I likedThis film has quite a 'Slumdog Millionaire' feel to it, in terms of the setting (children living in poverty , while others more well off live nearby) and chase scenes being present. The characters are quite endearing and I thought the cast did well. The plot is also quite good and I liked that its not especially predictable. There are other, similar films around, this one is primarily in Portuguese, although there are subtitles for those who don't speak the language - its perhaps not the most memorable of films but its still a good watch regardless.… Expand

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alejandro970

Oct 21, 2022

Se supone que si encontraste algo, es tuyo, o no? Basado en un libro, la película nos muestra el lado menos amistoso de Brasil: mano de obra infantil, corrupción policiaca y política, la vida en los barrios bajos. No es que sea mala, el caso es que le faltó algo de inspiración para que laSe supone que si encontraste algo, es tuyo, o no? Basado en un libro, la película nos muestra el lado menos amistoso de Brasil: mano de obra infantil, corrupción policiaca y política, la vida en los barrios bajos. No es que sea mala, el caso es que le faltó algo de inspiración para que la historia y los personajes fueran más objeto de interés.… Expand

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smiyamot

Jul 17, 2016

Haven't I seen this story before? Young kids find a lot of money and get into trouble with people looking for it? Okay, this movie had a few twists to the basic story line, but it was still your basic kids outsmarting the adults (seriously?) movie.

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foxgrove

Oct 9, 2015

Set against the backdrop of the slums of Rio de Janeiro, this unconvincing drama invites comparison with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ whilst really being quite different. Three kids working amongst the city’s trash find a wallet full of money which puts their lives in danger as this story ofSet against the backdrop of the slums of Rio de Janeiro, this unconvincing drama invites comparison with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ whilst really being quite different. Three kids working amongst the city’s trash find a wallet full of money which puts their lives in danger as this story of corruption, robbery and murder unfolds. Director Stephen Daldry tries hard to keep a handle on a screenplay which is so convoluted that any tension the drama elicits is immediately diluted by unbelievable situations and lack of logical narrative. Call me cynical but it is difficult to believe that kids from the slums would act in so intelligent and honest a manner. Streetwise yes, but code breakers? Also, the police always seem to know where they are from scene to scene despite Rio being one of the world’s largest cities in which to disappear. Only at a convenient point in the story do they manage to accomplish this feat. These improbabilities and quite a few others take any urgency away from the many chase sequences and, despite some effective editing, the film never rouses as it should. Ultimately, it feels somewhat pleased with itself as a kind of morality tale, albeit a very pedestrian one. The generally upbeat music owes more than a nod to the score of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ but is in fact just irritating. Also, the parts delineated by Martin Sheen and Rooney Mara could, and should, have been played by anyone. On the plus side there is some lovely cinematography encompassing the less scenic parts of Rio, but in the final analysis whilst not ‘Trash’ exactly, the film is throwaway non-the-less.… Expand

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M7AMD

Mar 26, 2023

I watched this movie assuming it would be as good as City Of God but i was very disappointed, its not as good as people suggested in the reviews, i has some good moments and a good soundtrack and i honestly i thought the story can hold but they didn't execute it the way i thought they would,I watched this movie assuming it would be as good as City Of God but i was very disappointed, its not as good as people suggested in the reviews, i has some good moments and a good soundtrack and i honestly i thought the story can hold but they didn't execute it the way i thought they would, most of the movie is a bunch of kids running from police going from building to building to underground trying not to get caught, and the ending is just stupid.

anyway, don't believe to the reviews unless you want to waste your time.… Expand

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buk_lau

May 4, 2016

Its going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going toIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol noIts going to be great movie, i am going to watch, haha lol no… Expand

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