Talk To Her

You Talking To Me?

Every so often you watch a film that totally blows you away. Almodovar’s “Talk To Her” was one of those films. Marco is an Argentinean journalist living in Spain who in spite of his hunky demeanour has a potentially irritating tendency to cry in every other scene. His intense relationships with a male nurse, a female bullfighter and a comatose ballerina form the threads that weave this film together in an unnatural harmony reminiscent of modern classical dance. It is at the end of the day a film about love and I loved it – probably more than “All About My Mother” – but in fairness I watched that Almodovar movie in Spanish without subtitles and didn’t understand anything about who was talking to who.

Very good Almodovar, as usual a mix of neuroses and passion, humour and hubris. I loved it - the sad virgin male nurse in love with his young patient in a permanent coma, kindly talking to her as if she was alive and aware. A snapshot of real life it is not, but I like the portrayal of modern Spain which Pedro paints, as his characters are as usual vibrant and alive. TRhe acting, and the score, are also top knotch. Highly recommended.