Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

juan Cordova A good book transformed in a very poor movie. As usual a good thats very good it turns out to be a mediocre movie... it lacks of very important parts of the book that are very relevant and would have made a very grate movie... it's a long a book, i know, so. Have they had to shoot the movie in two or three parts? thats for sure.making a film, like this out of a book like this is criminal...they forgot about the painter parts.they show Sophia as a bad woman, when in the books it isn't that bad, is the only woman who can understand him... but having to stretch the filming leads the movie to show the history the way it isn't.it disappoint's u a little beat, because the film it's just because the book had the repercussion it has and not to show the real spirit of the novel itself

clarke-21 As far as directing goes, I guess Babenco did a fairly good job. The cinematography nor the soundtrack evokes any real emotional reaction from the viewer.The acting is decent and no one really stands out. If you look at the other comments posted, you may see a few that make reference to the number of sex scenes.This is good.If this movie didn't have sex scenes, you'd fall asleep.This is a drama that was probably adopted from a really good book. The script wasn't written well and in the end, you'll feel like you wasted a significant deal of your time.I'm not sure this needs to be added to your Netflix list.

Polaris WY I went to watch the movie last week and I really enjoyed it. It shows how men and women feel a separation after it's done and how difficult it's for them to continue with their lives... Everybody loves, that's cool! The movie let you see how big and obsessive a feeling can get, it talks about trust, love, personal search, the permanence of love in time, growing up, sex and almost brotherhood. The actors were quite good, perhaps the characters were difficult to recreate but I liked the way the did it... I didn't know Ana and when I saw how she felt that character it was great. I think that her face is appropriate for Sofia. I think that the Director is the same who directed Carandiru, isn't him?

zamo-3 I saw this movie with low expectations and was not disappointed. Its so bad that it is actually funny in a very cringe worthy way.Gael is absolutely terrible, I mean he just cannot act, period. He should give up now, as acting is clearly not his thing.. His co-stars are about the same caliber, i'm sure my 5 year old cousin could do a better job than all of them! The director should be ashamed to have put his name on something so ridiculous.. Somehow I don't think an Oscar is on the cards for this guy.I have never written a comment on IMDb, but this movie was so bad I felt compelled to do so.If you get the chance to see this film, don't 0/10 if there was a 0