Great review! 👏🏼👏🏼 Yes, it was striking to hear an Almodóvar character railing against neoliberalism and the rise of the right (especially as few of his movies dealt with politics before Madres Paralelas). But the contradiction with their opulent lifestyle was jarring (that house in Woodstock! that hospital room-with-a-view!). I wondered whether Almodóvar was deliberately bringing out their bougie liberalism, rather than inadvertently betraying his own. But either way, like the wooden screenplay and at times comic casting (Michelle!), they were shortcomings I could live with. I really enjoyed the film, its emotional depth and the wonderful lead performances.
Great review! 👏🏼👏🏼 Yes, it was striking to hear an Almodóvar character railing against neoliberalism and the rise of the right (especially as few of his movies dealt with politics before Madres Paralelas). But the contradiction with their opulent lifestyle was jarring (that house in Woodstock! that hospital room-with-a-view!). I wondered whether Almodóvar was deliberately bringing out their bougie liberalism, rather than inadvertently betraying his own. But either way, like the wooden screenplay and at times comic casting (Michelle!), they were shortcomings I could live with. I really enjoyed the film, its emotional depth and the wonderful lead performances.
Ditto. B+ Pedro is A+ anyone else.
Beautifully written review. Original, eloquent and insightful.
Interesting analysis of a great director and two great actresses. I want to see this film!