Desenrola
Desenrola

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Desenrola

2011
Movie
88 min
Portuguese

Priscila thinks she is too uptight. When her mother goes on a trip she decides to use her temporary freedom to deal with her uptightness.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Gustavo PizziGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Olavo is a man in his late 30s who lives with his mother and is struggling to start his own life. He is deeply in love with Priscila, a woman who is engaged to his best friend, Toni. When Toni proposes that Olavo should 'Desenrola' (unwind/solve) his relationship with Priscila before the wedding, Olavo finds himself in a complex and humorous love triangle.

Critical Reception

Desenrola received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its charming performances and lighthearted approach to complex relationships, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a charming and humorous take on modern relationships.

  • Alice Braga and Murilo Benício deliver engaging performances.

  • The plot, while light, may feel somewhat conventional to some viewers.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Desenrola', is a Portuguese slang term that implies sorting out a complicated situation or unwinding a tangled problem, which perfectly reflects the protagonist's romantic predicament.

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