January 25, 2009
A lighthearted, charming, very Brazilian and thoroughly entertaining little gem.
Lázaro Ramos, Leandra Leal, Luana Piovani, Pedro Cardoso
Brazilian filmmaker Jorge Furtado makes his directorial debut with the romantic comedy Homen Que Copiava (The Man Who Copied). Andre (Lazaro Ramos) is a young man who likes to draw, but the only job h... read more 
DVD Release Date: August 16, 2005
Stats: 169 reviews
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January 13, 2009The Man Who Copied is a curiosity. It doesn't stick with a genre, and it's unclear to me if this is a fault or an asset. Jorge Furtado, the director, plays fast and loose with the story. He throws bits of this and that into the mix all of which adds up to an uncatogorizable film.... read more
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January 22, 2007its about money! money makes ppl do bad things like andre. andre is good to i wanted him 2 win. good movie w/ twists!
Critic Reviews
July 7, 2005
Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News
June 30, 2005
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
This Brazilian film starts as a quirky romantic comedy before suddenly becoming a violent crime drama. It's a radical turn, so much so that it almost goes over a cliff. Full Review
June 24, 2005
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Even after it loses its way, the movie suggests a world where anything can happen and no one -- certainly not the girl of one's dreams -- is quite who he or she seems to be. Full Review
June 3, 2005
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Remains never better than fair to middling pleasant. Full Review
May 27, 2005
Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle
This ambitious and sometimes entertaining Brazilian feature tries to pull off a tricky maneuver but doesn't quite get it done. Full Review
April 27, 2005
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
The Man Who Copied is an awfully stylish film. But like its hero, it foolishly tries to trick us -- and, in the end, doesn't even tell the truth to itself. Full Review
April 22, 2005
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
A big hit back home, this good-humored gem from Brazilian director Jorge Furtado manages to tackle some serious issues without sacrificing its inherently sweet nature. Full Review
April 22, 2005
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
The story eventually spirals out of control -- there's much too much happening.
April 21, 2005
Stephen Holden, New York Times
The movie never recovers from its jarring turn into a rushed, unconvincing caper movie with a blasé, Robin Hood attitude.
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