Volver
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- Synopsis
- 'Volver' is a meeting of 'Mildred Pierce' and 'Arsenic and Old Lace,' combined with the surrealistic naturalism of Almodovar's fourth film, 'Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto!!' ('What have I done to Deserve This?'), that is, Madrid and its lively ......
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- Starring
- Penélope Cruz, Yohana Cobo, Lola Dueñas, Blanca Portillo, Carmen Maura
- Director(s)
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Distributor(s)
- Sony Classics
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 120 min.
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It is refreshing to see Cruz acting in the culture and language that is her own. As it did with Sophia Loren in the 1950s, Hollywood has tried to force Cruz into a series of show-biz categories, when she is obviously most at home playing a woman like the ones she knew, grew up with, could have become.Read the full review
With this, possibly his most subdued film, Almodo´var reinforces his status as one of the most distinctive and talented filmmakers working today.Read the full review
Volver is Almodovar's passionate tribute to the community of women -- living and dead -- who nurtured him. Through the transformative power of his art -- carried on the wings of Alberto Iglesias' exhilarating score -- we feel their presence. You do not want to miss this one.Read the full review
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