Reviews for the film are mixed but lean toward an appreciation for its atmosphere and "cinephile" spirit:

: Reviewers on IMDb highlight the film's "delightful Carioca romance" and its beautiful title song by Paulinho da Viola . It is noted for being an autobiographical work of Neves, filled with homages to classic cinema.

: Includes Mariana de Moraes (granddaughter of poet Vinícius de Moraes) and José de Abreu .