Elvis & Madonna

Campy, positive story with unique, colorful characters.
"Elvis" is a rebellious, young lesbian photographer, on her own in bustling Copacabana. On her part-time job delivering pizzas, she encounters Lady Madonna, a transgender man who works as a hairdresser and has dreams of staging a huge show showcasing her drag talents. Elvis arrives right after Madonna had been beaten up and robbed by her sometimes-boyfriend known as Tripod Joe, Elvis helps Madonna get back on her feet, and the couple eventually form an unlikely loving couple, soon to be a family. When Tripod Joe ends up in jail, thanks to a photo taken of him by Elvis, he swears revenge against the couple, and their lives take a drastic turn when it becomes known he is out of jail.

This 2010 release from Brazil is rather unique in its characters and plot, presented in a realistic but very colorful and campy atmosphere by a talented filmmaker. A favorite at many regional and LGBT film festivals, and won several prizes (including the People's Choice Award) at the 2012...

Campy quirky comedy drama
This movie has a heart I will give it that. However the comedy is too broad and the dram is over the top camp. The actress who plays Elvis is a likeable cute girl and she can act! On the other hand the actor who plays Madonna really struggles to portray any complex emotions. Not a bad effort but disappointing.

Campy look at love with a twist...
Set in the Copacabana neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, this wacky comedy follows the exploits of lesbian photographer and pizza delivery woman Elvis (Simone Spoladore). Elvis's first delivery lands her at the door of transvestite hairdresser Lady Madona (Igor Cotrim), who has been robbed and beaten up by her ex-lover Johnny Tripod (Sergio Bezerra).

While Elvis helps Madona get back on her feet, they share their hopes and dreams with each other. Somewhere along the way, they fall in love. Now in a confusing situation, Elvis and Madona work to figure out what this means and how to deal with the consequences.

Brazilian director Marcelo Laffitte has created a campy romp through the streets of Rio de Janeiro, which shows that love truly does come in all shapes and sizes. Chock full of crazy characters and situations, this offbeat comedy is a winner.

Simone Spoladore is fantastic as young Elvis, humorously dealing with family difficulties as well as an...

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