Great story from Spain
Volver is an engrossing film by Pedro Almodóvar starring Penélope Cruz. The movie centers around a family of women. The movie begins with Raimunda and her daughter Paula being devastated by the death of Raimunda’s mother, along with another surprise...
- 04.April.2012
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- by: Matthew Smith
- Matthew Smith rated this movie
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Great story from Spain
Volver is an engrossing film by Pedro Almodóvar starring Penélope Cruz. The movie centers around a family of women. The movie begins with Raimunda and her daughter Paula being devastated by the death of Raimunda’s mother, along with another surprise death. As the film progresses, the story is interwoven with emotional complexity and realistic character development. This film is well-written and well acted. I particularly enjoyed the role of the cousin Agustina. Volver was filmed in Spain in the cities of Madrid, Almagro, Mancha and Puertollano. Even more than some other films from Spain, this seems to give a good insight in to the Spanish culture.
- 04.April.2012
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- by: Matthew Smith
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I was actually a little surprised at how much I liked the movie. It sucked me right in. I don't know if it was meant to be as funny as I found it but I did a fair bit of chuckling throughout. I suggest this even if you have a dislike for subtitled...
- 14.September.2010
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- by: Slappy
- Slappy rated this movie8/10Great
Volver
I was actually a little surprised at how much I liked the movie. It sucked me right in. I don't know if it was meant to be as funny as I found it but I did a fair bit of chuckling throughout. I suggest this even if you have a dislike for subtitled movies.
- 14.September.2010
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- by: Slappy
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- 10.September.2010
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- by: Slappy
- Slappy rated this movie8/10Great
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- 10.September.2010
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- by: Slappy
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If this wasn't Almodovar would people still love this movie? I like him, I think he's one of the best we have but this movie bored me. It's a retread of themes he's explored before, but without the tension or drama or humor.
- 02.July.2009
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- by: Michael Cain
- Michael Cain rated this movie0/10
If this wasn't Almodovar would people still love this movie? I like him, I think he's one of the best we have but this movie bored me. It's a retread of themes he's explored before, but without the tension or drama or humor.
- 02.July.2009
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- by: Michael Cain
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I'm not a big fan of Almodovar films, and wasn't at all looking forward to seeing this, but just saw Volver at the Telluride Film Festival and it was incredible.
Amazing performances (with possible exception of the girl who plays Cruz's daughter...
- 01.April.2009
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- by: jgoldman
- jgoldman rated this movie9/10Amazing
I'm not a big fan of Almodovar films, and wasn't at all looking forward to seeing this, but just saw Volver at the Telluride Film Festival and it was incredible.
Amazing performances (with possible exception of the girl who plays Cruz's daughter who was very bland and unremarkable), and an engaging story with great writing, surprising twists, great cinematography, and good pacing. It's a movie that leaves you talking after it ends.
However, it's yet another movie about how awful men are and all the male characters are useless at best and horrible at worst. But, I (male) loved it and found it incredibly well done.
Penelope Cruz is awesome... beautiful, talented, believable. Best part was that the movie actually pokes fun at the obvious fascination everyone has for her voluptuous figure. Hysterical... well done Pedro!
A very enjoyable movie.
- 01.April.2009
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- by: jgoldman
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Another strong film by Almodovar, this is his other bookend about his childhood to balance out "Bad Education". As usual, he uses strong women and plot turns to craft this sweet, melancholy dance between life and death.
- 18.March.2009
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- by: Paul Donovan
- Paul Donovan rated this movie8/10Great
Another strong film by Almodovar, this is his other bookend about his childhood to balance out "Bad Education". As usual, he uses strong women and plot turns to craft this sweet, melancholy dance between life and death.
- 18.March.2009
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- by: Paul Donovan
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Very good and well-made
I was a liitle surprised by this film; I thought it was gonna be heavy, depressing and sad (a more familiar side of Almodóvar), but it turned to be light and even happy. the plot was flowing nicely and kept me interesting all the way through, and...
- 08.November.2008
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- by: Noa
- Noa rated this movie0/10
Very good and well-made
I was a liitle surprised by this film; I thought it was gonna be heavy, depressing and sad (a more familiar side of Almodóvar), but it turned to be light and even happy. the plot was flowing nicely and kept me interesting all the way through, and I'm sure everyone will be able to connect with this film and enjoy it.
- 08.November.2008
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- by: Noa
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volver...
It is classical Almodóvar movie, dealing with female.
three generation of strong women. …… the movie as great atmosphere, a lot of red color.
- 11.October.2008
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- by: amit.alter
- amit.alter rated this movie0/10
volver...
It is classical Almodóvar movie, dealing with female.
three generation of strong women. …… the movie as great atmosphere, a lot of red color.
- 11.October.2008
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- by: amit.alter
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