Episode Guide
Brazil is back on the world stage. This year’s World Cup in France is a huge opportunity for Brazil to prove that they are a force to be reckoned with. ..
Neymar: The Perfect Chaos is an enigmatic figure. On the one hand, this three-part documentary series aims to unveil the true side of Neymar Jr., the world’s most expensive footballer. But what we get instead is a glossy, carefully constructed documentary series that looks at the trials and tribulations of this Brazilian superstar. ..
This documentary, set to be released in the coming weeks, aims to set the record straight about Neymar Jr.’s life and career. It will explore key moments in his life, from his debut for Santos in 2002 to his time at Barcelona. Neymar Jr. has accomplished a lot in 16 years since he made his debut, and this documentary is intended to help fans understand all that he has achieved.
In this three-part series, we take a look at the highs and lows of Neymar’s time with Barcelona, the Brazilian national team’s disappointing World Cup campaign, and his move to PSG. This series provides a lot of information in a short amount of time, so be sure to check it out! ..
Neymar’s career has a pretty consistent timeline through his ongoing career though, told through the eyes of Neymar Sr. and a handful of journalists and family members who have followed his career thus far. We do also hear from Neymar Jr., although personally I think it would have felt more authentic had we heard all the big stories from him, rather than those around him.
The big problem with this series is that it doesn’t seem very authentic. Neymar’s father has been controlling his son’s brand image since he was 12 years old, and there are several archival shots of him being prepared for interviews, even as a young boy. ..
Neymar Sr. is given a lot of time in the interview, which may be a little disappointing for them. The result feels very candid.
There’s something off about the way Neymar is playing in these videos, and it’s hard to tell if he’s just trying to look cool or if he really is enjoying himself. It seems like he might be trying to act like a superstar, but it doesn’t feel genuine.
Neymar Jr. has been inconsistent in his performances for PSG this season, with some moments of brilliance overshadowing others. This has led to speculation that the Brazilian may not be the real Neymar Jr., and that his father’s claims of building a brand are simply an attempt to boost his son’s ego. This is not helped by Neymar Sr. boasting about their achievements in episode 1 of PSG’s new season, which seems out of character for him. ..
The Perfect Chaos does a good job of exploring some of the more pressing issues in Neymar’s life, but it feels infrequent that these glimpses of authenticity are given.
Neymar’s on-pitch persona is often one of arrogance and self-promotion. But his off-pitch actions can be equally damning. For example, he has been caught on tape bragging about how he “kills people” and how he “fights for the team.” This is not the image we want to project of Brazil’s most popular player.
This documentary is a slickly produced and carefully choreographed piece of propaganda that does nothing to change your opinion on Neymar Jr. There’s a glossy veil hanging over all of this; a slickly produced and carefully choreographed documentary that promises to put Neymar in the spotlight and show the real man behind the footballing talent. But does it really? I have my doubts.
