I like to think I have a high tolerance for violence in media. I've read and enjoyed Derek Raymond's Factory series of novels, which are so gruesome that The UK Guardian reported regarding the last one: "Its graphic, hyper-emotional depiction of serial killing so grossed out Raymond's then-editor Dan Franklin that he reportedly vomited after reading the manuscript."
But there has to be some sort of point to violence. Cangaço Novo doesn't have a point. It's totally gratuitous. The characters are not just ruthless and not just stupidly ruthless, but pointlessly ruthless, notably Dinorah but also the hangers-on. In reality, any gang like this would soon be eliminated by the Brazilian authorities shortly after the first bank robbery.
If you want something that's Brazilian, violent, and excellent, watch Tropa de Elite (Elite Squad). I quit Cangaço Novo after 1½ episodes.
But there has to be some sort of point to violence. Cangaço Novo doesn't have a point. It's totally gratuitous. The characters are not just ruthless and not just stupidly ruthless, but pointlessly ruthless, notably Dinorah but also the hangers-on. In reality, any gang like this would soon be eliminated by the Brazilian authorities shortly after the first bank robbery.
If you want something that's Brazilian, violent, and excellent, watch Tropa de Elite (Elite Squad). I quit Cangaço Novo after 1½ episodes.