Is Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (1986)

📖 The Core Premise

Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa returns to the screen in 1986, bringing a fresh narrative to the Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family genre. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "A journey back in time in the form of a cartoon with characterizations of the Trapalhões, from the time of the Roman Empire to the present day, through the Middle Ages, the Old West and the First World War. They begin the film by doing a stand-up show at the Teatro Scala, in Rio de Janeiro, receiving on stage the designer Mauricio de Sousa. From then on, the story unfolds in a cartoon, in which Os Trapalhões is chased by an evil wizard whose aim is to try to hold Didi's (always unsuccessful) hand to rule the world during the passage of the famous Halley Comet."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Renato Aragão attempts to elevate the material, but the direction leaves them with little to work with. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Adventure. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa worth your time? If you appreciate Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 81 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.