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Love Stories Only Last 90 Minutes
In Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, the idle aspirant writer Zeca has been living with Arts Professor Júlia for five years. He is stuck on page 50 of his novel for a long time and Zeca claims lack of inspiration to conclude the plot. He leads a comfortable life from inheritance left by his mother and administrated by his father Humberto. When Zeca sees Júlia alone with her best friend Carol in his flat, he believes that they are having a love affair and becomes obsessed with Carol, following her. Júlia travels to São Paulo with work giving Zeca the perfect opportunity to have an affair with Carol. So begins his complicated life: while Júlia works and studies for her doctorate, Zeca has sex with Carol during the days and with Júlia during the nights. Zeca plots a scheme to stay with either Carol or Júlia but his plan does not go as he hoped.
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Plot Summary
This romantic comedy follows a woman who believes that true love stories can only last 90 minutes, the typical length of a movie. She lives her life accordingly, ending relationships just as they reach this arbitrary milestone. However, her carefully constructed worldview is challenged when she meets a man who seems determined to prove her wrong.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its charming premise and the chemistry between its leads. Audiences generally found it to be a lighthearted and enjoyable romantic comedy, though some felt the plot was somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and charming premise about the nature of love.
The lead actors' chemistry was a highlight for many reviewers.
Some found the story to be predictable, but generally enjoyable as a light rom-com.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film on Google is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's title itself serves as a playful commentary on romantic tropes often seen in cinema.
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