Furtado's comic thriller is a telling commentary on modern avarice in Brazil and elsewhere, which touches on everything from "The Simpsons" to "Rear Window" along the way. Too bad it runs out of ideas before the overlong story is over.
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New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Manages to tackle some serious issues without sacrificing its inherently sweet nature.
Two movies in one, but it's no bargain. A charming romantic comedy... transforms awkwardly into a hedonistic crime thriller, with the two genres violently butting heads.
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San Francisco ChronicleWalter Addiego
San Francisco ChronicleWalter Addiego
This ambitious and sometimes entertaining Brazilian feature tries to pull off a tricky maneuver but doesn't quite get it done.