After its theatrical release, director Stockwell commented in an interview: "I feel a little badly that the Brazilians, mostly who haven't seen the movie, maybe they've seen the trailer, have been very upset about what they perceive the film's depiction of Brazil to be.
After the film's release, director Stockwell noted in an interview: "I feel a bit remorseful that most Brazilians, who haven't seen the movie and possibly only saw the trailer, are displeased with how it portrays Brazil."