Name: VIPs
Director: Toniko Melo
Genre: Drama
Released: 2011-03-25
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Wagner Moura, Gisele Fróes, Roger Gobeth, Arieta Corrêa

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VIPs (2011)

Runtime95 min

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Marcelo leaves his family and moves to Mato Grosso do Sul, where he learns how to fly airplanes by himself watching the pilots. One day, he responds the call of a drug dealer and uses his boss' plane to help the man to transport his cargo. He is hired by the drug lord to work transporting drugs in his airplanes. When he is arrested by the Federal Police, he does not rat his gang and the leader of the cartel gives a large amount of money as a bonus and asks him to leave the gang since he is known by the police. Marcelo uses the money to promote a party in the Carnival of Recife pretending to be the son of the owner of the Gol (a Brazilian air flight company). He lures the high-society, including the television presenter Amaury Jr. Marcelo is arrested again and is sent to prison. During a rebellion, he uses his leadership to present the claims of the prisoners and help to control the situation.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Critics have not widely commented on VIPs, a 2011 Brazilian drama directed by Toniko Melo. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition. Based on the limited available data, the film has a modest 6.3/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a mixed audience reception.

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Directed by Toniko Melo, VIPs (2011) is a captivating drama that explores themes of crime, corruption, and the desire for a better life. With standout performances from actors like Wagner Moura, the film offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those caught up in the drug trade, showcasing the moral ambiguities and human complexities that arise.

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VIPs is a 2010 Brazilian drama film directed by Toniko Melo, based on the book VIPs - Histórias Reais de um Mentiroso by Mariana Caltabiano, about Marcelo Nascimento da Rocha, a criminal who was famous for impersonating several people, among them one of the owners of the Gol airline and one of the leaders of the PCC criminal faction.