Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

well, after more or less 5 years in East (Tavira), Middle (Albufeira) and actually near Portimao - Alcalar as a German Vagabondo Lusitano and a piratinho (pirates, not navegators, are the history of Europe, lovely Portugal included, lol, Sir Francis Drake was the best of these criminals, ha ha)I had a lot of fun knowing many of the places in the film too, not yet Zoomarine from inside, ho ho, to watch the film and sent some copies to very good friends in Germany who have been here visiting Maravilhas de Portugal(phantastic facebook page). Of course this film is a little picture of the reality here and still most of this can happen in reality mainly if non Portuguese don't respect the local needs..... Algarve is a tourist destination in spring, summer and early autumn but never in winter - for tourists the nights are to cold and in winter the oranges are not really sweet, ha ha. I love this film and thank for enrichment of my life just unexpected at BLIP this year and later again at the Christmas Market of Arte Algarve in Lagoa and in Mel & Canela (Café at the entrance to Alvor, highly recommended) to get more copies of the film and Christmas cards.... Next future some local Portuguese, but international, friends will get a copy from me as a new years gift. Muito obrigado! Bravo

I had great expectations when I went to this movie with my friends yesterday. We all live in the Algarve and we all agreed after watching the movie that the whole story was just embarrassing. The Portuguese people or the Brits are not this stupid. I cannot understand how the film maker also could ignore the beauty of the Algarve and make most of the film in an environment that is not at all typical for the Algarve. And the cast was very mediocre. I had read reviews on this film in local papers and on the internet and just could not believe that it was that same movie that I watched yesterday. I had looked forward to recommend this film to friends, but I definitely will not. Sorry. Maybe I had looked forward to something similar to One Year, with Russel Crowe, a movie that makes you want to move to the country where the story is told. I hope that most people who watch The Right Juice have been to the Algarve and only see this movie as something that is just a mistake, and knows that Portugal/Algarve is fantastic (and that the people do not drink Medronho all the time.)

The right juice easily absorbs you into the story of a broke banker, who tries to start up a new life in the Algarve country side. In the beginning the movie is funny and light. The story seems to be predictable but is not actually. At the end of the movie you will find the true meaning of The Right Juice. Wonderful movie that makes you feel good but with a surprising ending, that makes you wonder about your own meaning in life. Loved the characters. Great cast in a beautiful Portugese ambiance. First thing I did after the movie, was ordering the t-shirt at www.therightjuice.net. It will be my motto from now on.

A sincere, light footed funny and visually enticing movie. I came to the movie theatre with a slight fear in my heart for I often find the genre comedy abused by directors who seem to have a 'x jokes per minute quota'. Do they, I wonder. I loved the subtlety of the jokes, and sincerity of the story. Recognizable and therefore credible characters, make for a charming story. Though I must say that the protagonist is a a bit of a blue eyed boy scout and his nemesis is very clearly the bad guy..but then again, they seem to have opposite views of life so it might be befitting. The directors apparent knowledge and love for the Algarve region shines trough the scenes and is highly contagious. The music was very much in tune with the story and helped introducing the Algarve and its inhabitants to the viewer. I've never been there but now it feels as if I have. Enjoyed it thoroughly.