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Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oróz

1984

Didi, Soró and Tatu in search food and water head for the town of Oróz. On their journey they find a Scarecrow, a man in a metal vat, and later are arrested by a Lion Sheriff.

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Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Diverse representation3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The plot says vultures terrorizing the Scarecrow are eaten by the tramps, implying minor animal deaths; no significant human death or grief is described.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No specific profanity is documented. Mild insults or comic name-calling may occur, but strong language is not indicated.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

Christian imagery is explicit, including Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, but appears as scenes and comic or symbolic elements rather than the sole subject.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Includes light romantic subplots, such as the Colonel's unwelcome advances toward Aninha.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mildly tense sequences involving vultures and arid, desperate conditions.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild suggestive humor, typical of 80s Brazilian family comedies.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

The Tin Woodman character is depicted as a 'vat' filled with cachaça, which is used as a comedic device.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Slapstick, cartoonish violence consistent with the Trapalhões style. Occasional threats from authority figures.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate persistence in their quest despite harsh conditions.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

A highly imaginative musical parody combines Oz fantasy, Brazilian settings, unusual character adaptations, songs, and inventive comic set pieces.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Reflects regional diversity of Brazil and includes diverse cast members from different backgrounds.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into the realities of the Brazilian Northeast drought during the 1980s.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists work to obtain water for a drought-stricken town, but theft, exploitation, and selfish resource control complicate the message.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong social commentary on the impact of drought and the importance of helping the impoverished.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The main characters exhibit perseverance and empathy toward those suffering from the drought.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oróz would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oróz, and what caused that change?
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