A controversial Netflix film is causing a stir among viewers due to its explicit sexual content, with some suggesting it might be more appropriate for a site like Pornhub.
Many viewers note that sexual scenes make up a significant portion of the movie, yet despite it being labeled as ‘soft porn’, there are those who recommend watching it, stating that it is ‘worth watching’.
Here, we delve into the details about the movie and its cast, which has garnered attention for their ‘impeccable physiques’ and creative intimate scenes.
The film in question is Burning Betrayal, a steamy production from Brazil, adapted from Sue Hecker’s novel, O Lado Bom de Ser Traída, which translates to ‘The Good Side of Being Betrayed’.
Set in São Paulo, Burning Betrayal follows Babi, an accountant played by Giovanna Lancellotti.
When she discovers her fiancé’s unfaithfulness just before their wedding, the audience follows Babi’s journey of vengeance or self-discovery. She transforms by joining a motorcycle club, changing her hair color, and meeting Marco, whom she refers to as ‘the hot judge’.
This encounter leads her into a passionate affair with Marco, filled with steamy scenes ranging from kitchen counters to beaches, interspersed with biking action.
The film draws comparisons to the iconic Fifty Shades of Grey and the series Sex/Life, which revolves around a suburban mom, Billie Connelly, portrayed by Sarah Shahi, exploring her sexual desires.
Some viewers are also reminded of 365 Days, a romantic thriller adapted into a trilogy, based on books by Polish author Blanka Lipińska.
The film features Anna-Maria Sieklucka and Michele Morrone as Laura and Massimo, who evolve from a toxic relationship into love.
So, who are these striking cast members?
Giovanna Lancellotti plays the lead role of Babi, while Leandro Lima takes on the ‘hot judge’ Marco. Babi’s close friend Paty is portrayed by Camilla de Lucas and her unfaithful fiancé Caio is played by Micael.
A social media user remarked, “Every second, people are without underwear, no story, nothing except sex.”
Meanwhile, on IMDb, another viewer criticized the film: “I watched this expecting a steamy thriller. Instead, I got soft porn with a bit of a storyline. If you like looking at naked or nearly naked bodies, of both genders, there are plenty of scenes to choose from.
“Inevitably all the actors have impeccable physiques and the sex scenes do show some imagination in terms of activities and positioning. It couldn’t really have got more explicit without having to be differently categorized.”
Another added, “If it revealed any more, it might have been better suited for platforms like Pornhub.”
However, on Rotten Tomatoes, a user shared, “I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. The music was great and there were artists I had to Google because I had not heard of them, especially loved IZA’s song, Dona De Mim.
“Beautiful cinematography and beautiful people. Because the critics tore it apart, you know it had to be worth watching!”
The 2023 release boasts an impressive 87 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter, with some reviewers applauding the lead’s chemistry and the film’s ‘impeccable’ production.
However, on IMDb, the film has a less favorable rating of 4.2 out of 10, although it still received perfect scores of 10/10 from two users on the platform.