A restaurant robbery goes wrong in this unpredictable and violent thriller, if you're expecting a more crowd pleasing movie maybe this won't be the best recommendation since this is an often slow and uncomfortable experience (it has one of the most bizarre sex scenes I've seen in a while) but, if you're looking for something less conventional it may surprise. I like how it handles social commentary and the cast is strong, however, the script kinda stumbles at the last act with a rushed and full of holes conclusion that may annoy more than disturb. Still liked it, but with caveats.
9 Reviews
Low budget theatre
kosmasp29 April 2020
Bear in mind that this is low budget, this is quite crazy and characters may not act as you would want them to. There is violence, there is terror, there is nudity! There are quite a lot of crazy things going on and even if you listen to the directors commentary, you may not agree or get all the reasons for the things that are happening here.
Having said that and having a heart for movies with a low budget, this is quite interesting. Well made overall, even with the flaws that may or may not interest you or bother you one way or the other. The disc I had, also had some shorts from the director which gives us even more insight to her work and what she tries to tell and how she entertains an audience. Overall shock value is given, but it also has an interesting story
Having said that and having a heart for movies with a low budget, this is quite interesting. Well made overall, even with the flaws that may or may not interest you or bother you one way or the other. The disc I had, also had some shorts from the director which gives us even more insight to her work and what she tries to tell and how she entertains an audience. Overall shock value is given, but it also has an interesting story
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naticafe22 November 2020
I rented the film on youtube after watchinf the trailer and thought it would be amazing but it lacked depth, it was just something derivative. after the first 30 minutes I was bored to death.
I am a person who watches lots of good thrillers and invest time in searching for them. so that is why my deception comes with this film.
perhaps for people with lower expectations.... this one wont be the worst experience.
Should have called Jon Taffer
nielsen_nielsen_us28 March 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The owner could have avoided the violence and bloodshed if he just called Jon Taffer. Although the runtime would have been shorter, I think this would have made a much better Bar Rescue episode. Nevertheless, it is what it is and if you like gore and nudity, there's plenty here. Great looking actresses in the buff. You both did Brazil proud. To the owner, I agree with the decision to switch the wood floors with porcelain if 1. You survive the night and 2. You're after hours activities of torture, sex, and mayhem become a regular thing. Despite being able to take the heat, the chef still needs to get out of that kitchen. And unlock the backdoor for heaven's sake.
Stay away
YuriHerzog4 May 2019
I stumbled across this gem on my "tour" across Brazilian films of the past decade. This movie almost made me quit the journey.
This came highly recommended by a Brazilian friend of mine. I can't even start to describe how abysmal this film is. The script makes no sense whatsoever even for a surrealist flick. Not only that, but it has one of the most laughable dialog I've ever seen on a movie that isn't a comedy. "I know what you want! You want some p*ssy juice". - yeah, that's in the movie in a supposed "tense" sequence.
Production design looks like something out of a High School play. The movie takes place inside a restaurant, and they literally built a square with some 3x4. The production value of this feature is something out of student film quality.
Acting is over the top throughout.
My point is: stay away from this. Unless someone tells me that this is a comedy, this movie shall remain as one of the worst movies I've seen.
Hard to see
paulabona200915 June 2019
A terrível option
mnegon26 May 2019
One of the best horror movies ever made!
guisreis16 September 2020
Wow, this very violent film is perhaps the best Latin American horror film and one of the best slasher films ever made. It also has elements of police thriller and obviously food-themed cinema. All seven capital vices or deadly sins appear in the story (wrath, pride, greed, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth), which deals with many important social issues such as class struggle, misogyny, homophobia, vigilantism and proto-fascism, human rights and rule of law, and, off course, sociopathy. Besides that, there is a low budget (but very good actors) and it is the very first film directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida. Amazing accomplishment!
Avoid like You Would a Plague or Massive Unpayable Debt
jm-vincent27 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This flick (not to be confused with "film") reminds me of Monty Python's sketch about Hitchcock's "Rear Window." The latter runs 1 hour and 12 minutes as the "hero" - confined to a wheelchair - investigates (via his friends and girlfriend) what he thinks is a murder he saw. In the Python sketch the "hero" see the murder and calls the police; the "film" ends in about 1 minute. Here the robbery that sets off the bulk of the film occurs 17 minutes in. In the nonsense that follows - which could have been avoided by a simple phone call to the police, we are treated to class warfare, revenge killings, gratuitous sex and general stupid behavior. Even allowing for hot-blooded emotional people the actions they take are absurd. For example, how any man who is severely wounded (much less dying) can engage in sex (even with his partner doing most of the work) stretches disbelief to the breaking point. This travesty is little more than a soap-opera played out by morons with guns and their victims. In fairness, I give it one star for the lead actress having a nice body and being willing to show it. AVOID.
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