Karim Aïnouz’s new film, 'Motel Destino,' has been making waves at the Cannes Film Festival. The Brazilian director's latest work is an erotic thriller that aims to challenge cinematic conventions and elevate the global standing of Brazilian cinema. Described as a neon-noir, the film features a mix of sex and nihilism, drawing comparisons to 'Crash' and 'Body Heat.' It was made by what Aïnouz describes as 'almost an army of youth' and includes joyful sex scenes. While some reviews praise its visual style and performances by Iago Xavier, Nataly Rocha, and Fábio, others criticize the film for losing momentum in its second act. Despite mixed reviews, 'Motel Destino' marks a significant step for Aïnouz and his aspirations for Brazilian cinema. The film is noted for being sleazy and disposable but also fun, with great end credits.
MOTEL DESTINO is a sexy Brazilian crime film bathed in sweat and bright neon lights. Utterly predictable, it mostly loses steam in the second act, with the third act trying too desperately to regain momentum. Still, the performances from Iago Xavier, Nataly Rocha, and Fábio… https://t.co/EtxWSSuRto
'Motel Destino' Review: Karim Aïnouz's Horned-Up Neon-Noir Keeps Its Cool While Getting Hot and Heavy https://t.co/gv0Db2H9Uu
MOTEL DESTINO: Karim Ainouz's tawdry, sexy noir Competition film is way more accomplished than his star-studded, classy period Competition film from last year. Sleazy and disposable, but awfully fun. And great end credits. #Cannes2024
Read our review of "Motel Destino" out of Cannes Film Festival: https://t.co/wiKRyTFPxh https://t.co/PUEhYHMBWk
‘Motel Destino’ Review: Sex and Nihilism All the Time in Karim Aïnouz’s Neon Collision of ‘Crash’ and ‘Body Heat’ https://t.co/NKqGxp6Nwb
‘Motel Destino’ marks the beginning of a new chapter for both director Karim Aïnouz and, he hopes, the global positioning of Brazilian cinema. https://t.co/IQqNxDLOji
‘Motel Destino’ Review: Karim Aïnouz’s Erotically Charged Thriller Has Plenty of Visual Spark But Fizzles Out https://t.co/oBtx59K79x
‘Motel Destino,’ director Karim Aïnouz’s erotic new film, seeks to upend cinematic conventions for himself, his country, and the film community at large. https://t.co/pqi2uvTOxK
Karim Aïnouz on Cannes Competition Entry’s ‘Motel Destino,’ Its Joyful Sex and How It Was Made by ‘Almost an Army of Youth’ https://t.co/Ks1punICRI