Overview
- Neon begins a limited U.S. rollout on Wednesday, November 26, with the film rated R and running 158 minutes.
- Set in 1977 Recife under the military regime, the story follows a quiet academic hiding under an alias as threats close in.
- Reviews highlight a blend of political suspense with surreal, gory flourishes and dark humor, including recurring urban-legend motifs.
- The Associated Press awarded three and a half stars out of four and singled out Wagner Moura’s understated lead performance.
- Coverage notes a memorable appearance by Udo Kier, who died this week, as well as Brazil’s submission of the film for the Best International Feature Oscar and the period-rich visuals crafted by cinematographer Evgenia Alexandrova.