As a tale of young teens struggling against corrupt forces within a culture of poverty, 'Trash' is a captivating tale of determination, ingenuity, and moral vision. The production values are particularly high here, which I can't help but consider against the squalid conditions that are portrayed. The story moves along with lots of twists and a complex set of clues to unraveling a mystery, giving the kids credit for their intelligence.There's always facile criticisms to be made of wealthy white movie studios shooting films that exploit "Third World" concerns, so if your politics demand such sanctimony, you should turn to homegrown dramas that you can claim as authentic. If you want a well-made adventure offering hope to children who earn deliverance on their own within realistic circumstances, there are not many better than this.

As if the country of Brazil didn't have enough problems with the Zika virus nowadays, they are apparently plagued with being the setting for this abominable film.Ruinporn Christian propaganda with painfully awkward white-brown race interactions where a trash-picking gang of urchins wade their way through sewage and parkour over their quaint dump-shanty favela while evading swarms of riot gear-clad policemen to solve the mystery of the dump-scavenged wallet. Did I mention the kids all hang out with the local white English-speaking missionaries? Heaps of overt bible-themed symbolism slopped onto this whole salvation quest still don't stop the grail at the end of the rainbow from being filled with a huge wad of cash. Incidentally, contains some of the most hamfistedly anti-police imagery I've seen in a while. Still quite an awful piece of work.

A much much recommended movie for every movie lover out there ! This movie shows up all the emotions, the inner willpower and the determination that one can have and make sure that extra effort does not go in vain.This movie has been brilliantly directed by Stephen Daldry, and the 3 main character's of the movie, the three young kids.. Wow.. what an acting. The story starts with the same stuff about Brazil, the undermining situation of the people there, kids living a low life, and the sudden change in the story, make it worth watching.All the 3 kids Raphael, Rato and Gardo, they would keep you so much into the excitement, the adrenaline rush, the curiosity you would have of what is gonna happen next !From start to the end, this movie is gonna make you stick to your seats ! A much much highly recommended movie for all !

This is a powerful drama about 3 rag pickers. These boys discovers a wallet in the dump yard which forms the baseline for the story. It involves a lot into corruption, bribe in Brazil. The senior cast like Sheen & Rooney are good. But it is basically the 3 boys who steer the movie forward. In spite of their lack of knowledge in English, the way they coordinate is superb. The only thought that carries them forward is the right path. And since they feel this is the right path, they go ahead with it in-spite of the problems they would face. I would suggest this movie to anybody. Reminds me of the City of Gods which was also very powerful. Thumbs up for the director and the 3 boys!!!