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Bacanal do Terceiro Grau
A succession of murders occur in the early morning hours after hot sexual acts. They are murdered women, every day a new victim appears, causing panic in the underworld of sex and pleasure. Gustavo, a handsome police officer, is specially hired to take care of the case.
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Plot Summary
A group of students at a university are constantly involved in pranks and revelry, often to the dismay of the strict rector. Their antics escalate as they try to organize a wild party and navigate the challenges of academic life and romantic pursuits, leading to humorous and chaotic situations.
Critical Reception
As a product of its time and genre, 'Bacanal do Terceiro Grau' is primarily remembered for its comedic elements and a more permissive approach to eroticism that was common in Brazilian cinema of the early 1980s. It is often viewed as a lighthearted, escapist film that leans heavily on the established comedic personas of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic comedic performances, particularly from the Os Trapalhões cast.
Seen as a nostalgic piece of Brazilian comedy from the early 80s.
The film's humor is considered slapstick and often relies on situational gags.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely nostalgic, with viewers fondly remembering the humor and characters from their youth. It's appreciated as a fun, light-hearted comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Fun Fact
The film stars the popular Brazilian comedy troupe Os Trapalhões, who were immensely popular in Brazil during the 1970s and 1980s.
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