Friday, June 22, 2007
RETURN
Today we watched Pedro Almodovar's most recent film
This gentle and amusing film (volver means 'to return') is as different from all the other Almodovar films as, well, each of them are from one another.
He writes originally and directs beautifully.
This one, as many are, is about women and how they keep things going.
It explores reincarnation and the shadow world of the dead.
It definitely shows that men are no good.
It is a joy to watch.
Now I understand why Penelope Cruz is so valued an actress in her native country. She has had a tough time fitting the Hollywood mold. I didn't like her much.
Here, in her native tongue and in the hands of Almodovar, she shines.
Carmen Maura (center in the photo) plays Cruz dead mother. She does not look like her picture here. She is great.
And I agree with almost all that Ebert says about it at the link.
It is after the 'best films' list was put together but I am sure that it would be on the list.
A 5 out of Netflix5.
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