The Unscrupulous Ones

The Unscrupulous Ones

Directed by Ruy Guerra

Produced by Herbert Richers, Magnus Filmes

1962100 min6.3 / 10

A morally compromised crime caper about privileged young men resorting to blackmail, driven by greed and desperation rather than principle.

Upon learning that his rich dad is on the brink of bankruptcy, spoiled Vavá summons his friend Jandir with a plan to get some quick cash: they will blackmail an uncle of Vavá by taking compromising photos of his lover, Leda.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Unscrupulous Ones end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Unscrupulous Ones violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Unscrupulous Ones sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is The Unscrupulous Ones scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Unscrupulous Ones easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity79

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Unscrupulous Ones

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Unscrupulous Ones

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Unscrupulous Ones, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Unscrupulous Ones, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Unscrupulous Ones, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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