Spain 2002, 109 minutes
Dir. Pedro Almodovar
In Spanish with English subtitles
Rating: [M]
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Drama
Aroview: With his fourteenth film, star Spanish director Almodovar marries his supreme style with an original, emotionally resonant story for what might just be the crowning achievement of his illustrious career.
A romantic tragedy with a difference - the paths of two men become entwined by the respective women in their lives who both, through different circumstances, exist in a coma. With four equally intriguing characters, an unusual structure and audacious set pieces (incl. a dramatic bull-fight sequence and a silent short film pastiche) this is typically entertaining and easy-on-the-eye, but its melancholic theme about the elusiveness of love shows a director growing old gracefully, while losing none of his edge or status as one of the most important auteurs of his generation.
Average rating (Very Good). Showing 1-3 of 5 member reviews.
5 stars (Exceptional) Great movie on many levels. Best Almodovar I have seen so far. ~Pakiri
5 stars (Exceptional) Human interaction beyond the usual, encased in Almodovar's cinematography - a pleasure to experience. ~Bably
5 stars (Exceptional) Strange, beautiful film, with themes I've never seen before. Loved it. ~BabyJane
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