The series follows the adventures of the "Lusitanian superhero," the ultra-patriotic Captain Falcao, a man who follows the direct orders of Antonio de Oliveira Salazar in the fight against the "red menace". The relation between the fascist superhero and his sidekick, Puto Perdiz (Partridge Kid, but a much funnier name in Portuguese), and the nemesis represented by April Captains (what a great idea! their symbol is a carnation flower!) assure lots of laughs.A satire on anti-communist paranoia in the days of fascist dictatorship in Portugal. The grotesque evil represented in the movie by everything that is progressive increases the level of irony to the top. Overacting is in the precise level required for a spoof like this. Hilarious, ironic and smart Portuguese film, strongly recommended! It is also visually sophisticated and has a nice soundtrack. If it weren't campy, a comparison with "Watchmen" would also be appropriated. Freedom", from 1969, due to its high level of mock and politicization in a parody of both superheroes and conservatism, but is is even better, as it has been able to keep a nice pace, playing with absurd situations without missing the point. supporting it! The movie strongly reminded me the not well known France-USA comedy "Mr. Portuguese superhero "Capitain Falcon" is a vintage hero such as "Rocketeer" and "Spirit", but fights crime in the years of fascist regime lead by Salazar.
Reviewed by guisreis 9 / 10 A Portuguese fascist vintage superheroįorget Marvel, forget DC. Visually, "Captain Falcao" presents itself in the register of the classic "Green Hornet" with "poor quality" image to complete the nostalgic wink.
Starring Goncalo Waddington, as Captain Falcao, David Chan Cordeiro (also responsible for coordinating the work of doubles) as his sidekick Puto Perdiz and Jose Pinto in the role of portuguese dictator,Antonio de Oliveira Salazar. A satire on anti-communist paranoia in the days of fascist dictatorship in Portugal.
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