Central Station is a Portuguese language film based in Brazil. It stars Fernanda Montenegro as the accidental hero, and Vinicus de Oliveira as her benefactor, Josue. After an unfortunate event at the train station, Isadora is left to find Josue's family, or at least find some sort of future for him. It's a powerful roller coaster of emotions as Dora and Josue develop an adoptive mother/son relationship.Montenegro's casting as Isadora made it a believable character and one that the audience could relate to. She is not the typical movie star beauty who immediately captivates everyone when she enters the room. She is purposefully shown to be an average, even homely woman who is desperately seeking some sort of romantic and familial relationship.
I found this movie to be greatly entertaining, especially as Dora Josue's chemistry was palpable. There are some disturbing themes brought up in this movie, notably one involving Josue's future, but they are tactfully dealt with by the director, Walter Salles. I would recommend this movie for anyone looking for a heartfelt and honest story about two unlikely souls forming a bond that lasts a lifetime.
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