A Dog's Will
Directed by Osmar Prado · 2000 ·
A Dog's Will (2000) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.4/10.
- Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is A Dog's Will worth watching?
Yes — A Dog's Will earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Brazil's most beloved comedy duo became a cultural institution with this irreverent regional classic.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is A Dog's Will about?
Two Northeastern scoundrels use wit and blasphemy to survive poverty, con priests, and outsmart anyone who underestimates them.
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Critic Reviews
A Dog's Will (2000) Review: A Brazilian Classic
★★★★½
Osmar Prado's A Dog's Will (2000) endures as a defining comedy landmark from Brazil, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
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