'Mamilos em Chamas' has received a lot of comment for its sex twist ending, which while by no means the first in movie history, has proved to be enormously influential . But this movie is so much more than a surprise ending! It is a meticulously scripted, faultlessly acted masterpiece that stands up to repeated viewings. Every single time I watch it I notice some new detail, or get more enjoyment out of a performance or scene.
Director Gurcius Gewdner has yet to live up to the promise shown here with his subsequent movies, the average 'Delícias do Serrado' and the disappointing 'Eu Sou um Pequeno Panda'. For all the acclaim he and the (admittedly superb) cast have received, the real star of 'Mamilos em Chamas ' is Gurcius Gewdner's sensational script, one of the finest of the modern era, and one that genuinely deserved it's Oscar.
It really doesn't get any better than this!! One of the greatest movies ever made, any time, any where. A truly unforgettable experience.