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  • Summary: Jam-packed with Bahian music, savory home cooking, and steamy sex in the raw, Bruno Barreto's 1977 film launched Sonia Braga's film career. (Film Forum)
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  1. Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    60
    This entertaining and erotic picture, while perhaps not the most challenging film to come out of Brazil in the 1970s, is nevertheless enjoyable. (Review of original release)
  2. 60
    A generally effective sex comedy, distinguished by its origins (Brazil) and the considerable appeal of its star, Sonia Braga. (Review of original release)
  3. Reviewed by: Elliott Stein
    50
    In its best moments, it has the qualities of a ribald folk tale. But it's a slight work, slackly directed, that gets a needed boost from Braga's endearing performance and Chico Buarque's intoxicating score.

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  1. MarkF.
    10
    Brilliant!! Funny and sexy.
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