The film makes good use of its theme and characters to create an intimate portrait of a typical Rio reality, now common to other major Brazilian cities. Based on the true story of Joana da Paz, a woman of humble origins who, after buying the long-awaited apartment in Copacabana, ends up surrounded by crime and drug trafficking. With a strong and determined personality, she decides to denounce this reality. The film Vitória does not innovate, does not try to be modern - it is a classic, conventional drama, with touches of a police thriller. I think it could have been a little faster, especially in the first half. Andrucha prefered a more measured pace. Well-made, with a well-rounded and well-constructed script, excellent actors, a well-crafted production and a good period reconstruction (the story is set in 2005), Vitória touches on issues that are still current and urgent, without fanfare. Drug trafficking, police corruption, and child enticement are all present in the film. Fernanda, although she does not have the energy she once had, gets the job done and carries the film on her shoulders. I didn't know the actor Alan Rocha, who plays the police chief, a great revelation, a strong presence on screen, not to mention the young Thawan Lucas, very well used. Vitória is not a Still Here, it won't win awards worldwide, but it is first-class cinema and deserves to be seen and appreciated.
