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This twisted, brave, funny film from Spanish director Pedro Almodovar takes an unflinching look at the link between sex, death, and religion. Antonio Banderas stars as Angel, a sensitive student of matador Diego (Nacho Martinez), whose goring at the horns of a bull has left him obsessed with killing. In order to prove his .. Read more
| Starring | Assumpta Serna, Antonio Banderas, Carmen Maura, Eva Cobo |
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| Director | Pedro Almodovar |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
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Blood sacrifice
If you want to understand how modern Spain looks forward yet brings the past along, this film is a great introduction. Slowly, Almodovar strips away the layers ... read more »
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I can't find fault in any Almodovar films
This is another hit from the great Almodovar, his films get better with time, everything about it is treat, full of deranged people and funny, shocking and ... read more »
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Superb finess, structure and flair.
A rampant romp full of pouting, damaged dreamers. Sensual even when its not explicit, this sets new standards in smoldering and obsessive compulsive morbidity. ... read more »
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Oh My G
God this is awful. All I can say is if you liked Black Swan do watch this. Need I say more?
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A bit ated now but still worth seeing.
Very strange film even by Almodovar's tandards. This film is about 25 years old and seems a bit dated but still worth seeing. Lots of blood and gore and ... read more »
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Antonio's first
This was an interesting film. Some odd parts in the movie especially the movie scenes at the start which were kind of weird because the rest of the film was of ... read more »
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Not his best but worth watching
It's quite a task to make a film that shows the interaction between sex, death and obsession. Almodovar tackles it bravely, but without the usual addition ... read more »
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Banderas takes the bull by the horns
Almodovar apparently doesn't rate this very highly - but it's certainly the usual romp, taking on some cultural icons. And who could resist a very young... read more »
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not impressed
I am a big fan of Almodovar, but this one disappointed me. Very trashy and explicit - visits some dark areas of human nature. not for the faint-hearted.
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A let down
This wasn't as good as previous films by Almadovar, disappointing overall
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truly greatly wierd
As a long time fan I wasexcited to see some of almodavars early work,and this didnt disapoint,mothehood,death,sex andv sexuality all explored against a backdrop... read more »