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Law Of Desire (1987): At its core 'Law Of Desire' features a fabulous trio: the famous Madrid director Pablo (Poncela) for whom men are prepared to die, his new love-crazed boyfriend Antonio (Banderas) and Pablo's flamboyant and gorgeous transsexual sister Tina. Pablo is suffering because Juan, his lover, shares his steamy .. Read more

Starring	Eusebio Poncela, Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Miguel Molina
Director	Pedro Almodovar
Genres	Comedy, Drama, Gay/Lesbian, World Cinema

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  Very watchable
  
  This is very black comedy, a tragic, erotic thriller.
  
  Love, lust, desire...lies, obsession and jealousy...a volatile mix, with inevitable, tragic ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 10 Feb 2005 at 09:36
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  Very Watchable
  
  I enjoyd the film, in classic Almodovar with a range of characters not always believable but never boring. The acting was first class, the young Banderas ... read more »
  
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- 1069286
- - OscarFreak
  - 294 reviews
  - London
  - 01 Dec 2011 at 17:41
- - 0
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  Slow, and light on storyline
  
  Not one of Almodovar's best films, the story is slow for most of the film, and doesn't engage as much as his better films. It seems like it never quite ... read more »
  
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- 1041980
- - idontwantnickname
  - 41 reviews
  - Tadworth
  - 18 Sep 2011 at 14:48
- - 0
  - 0
  Desiree !
  
  Compelling and sexy and, of course, with PA outrageously unbelievable. Carmen Maura particularly good. An evening well spent! See it
  
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- - DavidSW1
  - 8 reviews
  - 10 Sep 2011 at 19:10
- - 0
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  a touch of darknes
  
  allways nice to see a little artsy gay porn thrown into the mix of a film. And for the ladies, well, even if it is gay it's still Antonio Banderas. All that... read more »
  
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- - jalk
  - 25 reviews
  - sambourne
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 12:00
- - 0
  - 2
  One good scene doesn't make a movie
  
  The first scene was the only good part of this movie, from there on in it just goes downhill. The ending is farcical and really epitomizes this dreadful ... read more »
  
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- 933075
- - iproposterous
  - 52 reviews
  - Scotland, UK
  - 20 Oct 2010 at 06:57
- - 1
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  Enjoyable
  
  The film was enjoyable - very Almodovar style so if you are a fan like me then you will enjoy how it unfolds. However, watch the ending carefully cos i think i ... read more »
  
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- - Nakedeye
  - 13 reviews
  - Buckhurst Hill
  - 21 Jan 2010 at 10:38
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  - 1
  Utter tripe
  
  One word - avoid. A tediously rubbish film that dragged on. Disappointing.
  
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  - OXON
  - 03 Oct 2009 at 17:28
- - 0
  - 0
  law of desire
  
  excellent film well worth watching
  
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- - lowtide
  - 47 reviews
  - Sale
  - 02 Oct 2009 at 20:15
- - 0
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  Worth the watch
  
  I quite enjoyed this film. It was pacy, had moments of OTT especially with some of the acting, but all in all it was an interesting film to watch and kept me ... read more »
  
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- 776030
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  - Tussie
  - 43 reviews
  - Bromley
  - 25 Jun 2009 at 21:57
- - 0
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  Overblown, but highly watchable
  
  I hadn't realised how old this movie was until I'd watched a bit of it. It's typical Almodovar, overblown, convoluted but with very watchable ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 14 May 2009 at 09:30
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- - 17
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  Very watchable
  
  This is very black comedy, a tragic, erotic thriller.
  
  Love, lust, desire...lies, obsession and jealousy...a volatile mix, with inevitable, tragic ... read more »
  
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- 71285
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  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 10 Feb 2005 at 09:36
- - 6
  - 0
  Cupid keeps missing
  
  Anyone familiar with Almodovar-Land will spot the Spaniard's narrative trademarks within a few minutes of this film's bold start.
  
  Director ... read more »
  
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- - Kino
  - Hants
  - 27 May 2004 at 15:15
- - 5
  - 2
  First draft of Bad Education
  
  Why is it that Alodovar?s thrillers are so disappointing? I mean, I enjoy them, but like Live Flesh (another stinker from one of the world?s greatest living ... read more »
  
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- 81804
- - 'Nostromo'
  - Reading, England
  - 15 Mar 2005 at 20:04
- - 4
  - 0
  Good for Seekers of Gay Theme Movies
  
  If you are looking for good gay movies then you might enjoy this one. It is rather dated now, with very 80s hair and clothes, but the gay theme is central to ... read more »
  
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- 94666
- - a customer
  - Salisbury, England
  - 20 Apr 2005 at 13:05
- - 3
  - 0
  Is this really Almodovar?
  
  This film may have been the dogs bollocks at it's time, but now it looks disturbingly dated and amateurish. Luckily, Almodovar moved on to make some ... read more »
  
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- - sweetpea
  - cardiff
  - 15 Jul 2007 at 21:05
- - 2
  - 0
  Sexy Spanish Heat...
  
  This is not a Comedy at all but a gay thriller. Antonio Banderas takes a Glenn Close's Fatal Attraction role and delivers a good acting. Sad ending tho...
  
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- - Thander Easton
  - London, England
  - 11 Sep 2005 at 01:12
- - 1
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  Into the gay ghetto we go
  
  Yes, this may be the film with which Pedro A entered the mainstream, but we may be grateful that the rather dirty goings on were only on... read more »
  
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- - Zamy
  - 552 reviews
  - London
  - 19 Oct 2006 at 01:03
- - 1
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  Almodovar at his best!!
  
  You must remember this is a typical Almodovar from the 80s...For the rest is very funny and as always with a bit of drama and sadness behind the curtain. ... read more »
  
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- - Kenny2Balls
  - 4 reviews
  - By Collinsburgh
  - 04 Jun 2007 at 19:15
- - 1
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  Brilliant!
  
  A must for all Almodovar fans as one of his greatest movies. Antonio Banderas is incredible in this and this movie had a huge effect on me as a young gay ... read more »
  
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- 611179
- - Johnnygindahouse
  - 46 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 09 Aug 2008 at 23:39
- - 1
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  Excellent introduction to Almodovar
  
  This film and 'Matador' (released the year before) are the two films you should see if you want to see the essence of Spain's quirkiest director, ... read more »
  
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- 616523
- - wikkidsmyle
  - 438 reviews
  - Newmarket
  - 20 Aug 2008 at 09:29

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  Law Of Desire (1987): At its core 'Law Of Desire' features a fabulous trio: the famous Madrid director Pablo (Poncela) for whom men are prepared to die, his new love-crazed boyfriend Antonio (Banderas) and Pablo's flamboyant and gorgeous transsexual sister Tina. Pablo is suffering because ...