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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
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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  - caballero
  - London
  - 20 Jul 2004 at 02:03
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- - 0
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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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- - MsLilly
  - 251 reviews
  - London
  - 14 Feb 2012 at 16:31
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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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- - RichPickings
  - 150 reviews
  - 'kin Bruges
  - 09 Feb 2012 at 10:23
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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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- - twyfry
  - 12 reviews
  - 04 Sep 2011 at 00:12
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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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- - GMcG
  - 11 reviews
  - Chalfont St Peter
  - 06 Jul 2011 at 16:47
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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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  - 05 Jul 2011 at 14:22
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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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- - idontwantnickname
  - 41 reviews
  - Tadworth
  - 18 Apr 2011 at 15:48
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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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  - Isle of Skye, Scotland
  - 05 Apr 2011 at 12:16
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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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  - Putney
  - 13 Oct 2010 at 14:28
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  A let down
  
  This wasn't as good as previous films by Almadovar, disappointing overall
  
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  - Gateshead
  - 19 Oct 2009 at 13:33
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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 »
  
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- - norhumbrianmum
  - 7 reviews
  - Stocksfield
  - 05 Aug 2009 at 13:04
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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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- 306666
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  - caballero
  - London
  - 20 Jul 2004 at 02:03
- - 7
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  Strange.....
  
  Even for Pedro Almaldovar this one is pretty wierd. Still worth the watch though.
  
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- - Hurdlemagurdle
  - 77 reviews
  - Scotland
  - 19 Apr 2004 at 16:30
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  Not his best, but ...
  
  Not his best, but classic Almodovar. Antonio Banderas is brilliantly brooding and weird, and the film is beautifully made.
  
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- - Samantha#101
  - LONDON
  - 28 Sep 2004 at 11:39
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  Highly entertaining ...
  
  Highly entertaining and original in true Almodovar fashion. Whilst the film will not have you hanging on to your seat like an American style thriller, the lack... read more »
  
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- - Adele1907#1
  - STOCKPORT
  - 15 Dec 2003 at 16:07
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  Boring
  
  This film is tedious. It gets good review, but why it's boring.
  
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  - London
  - 05 Apr 2009 at 21:16
- - 1
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  a sublime and exhilarating experience
  
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  If there was a higher rate than five-star possible for this movie, I would happily admit it. The movie, entitled 'Matador', which basically means '... read more »
  
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- - kkecsk
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  - Paignton
  - 04 Mar 2009 at 01:03
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  early almodovar
  
  very 80s
  
  very raw
  
  very philosophical
  
  reminded me of the early Greenaways, very similar attitude and ... read more »
  
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- - damon1347
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  - London
  - 22 May 2009 at 00:03
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  Yes, weird, but passionate too!
  
  It's not perfect, has its flaws, but a very original, at times disturbing film showing different layers of Spanish life and passion (much overused word, but... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 17 Oct 2004 at 13:25
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  Very good, Banderas ...
  
  Very good, Banderas turns in a good performance here, and I'm not a great fan of his, so would recommend this one!
  
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- - Menna#1
  - LINCOLN
  - 03 May 2004 at 21:55
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  An intriguing and ...
  
  An intriguing and reasonably funny story line, which contains a few rough male-centred sex scenes. Ultimately I felt rather disengaged with the movie and by the... read more »
  
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- - Peter#149
  - NEWTON ABBOT
  - 05 Oct 2004 at 16:01

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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 ...