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  Volver (2006)

The film, which stars Penelope Cruz and Carmen Maura is a meeting of "Mildred Pierce" (Michael Curtiz) and "Arsenic and Old Lace" (Frank Capra), combined with the surrealistic naturalism of Amodovar's fourth film, "¿Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto!!" ("What Have I Done to Deserve This?") The backdrop is Madrid and its lively working-class neighbourhoods, where the immigrants from the various Spanish provinces share dreams, lives and fortune with a multitude of ethnic groups, and other races. At the heart of this social framework, three generations of women who survive wind, fire and even death, thanks to audacity, goodness and a limitless vitality. (read more)

Starring: Penelope Cruz
Carmen Maura
Lola Dueñas
Blanca Portillo
Yohana Cobo
Blanca Portillo
Directed By: Pedro Almodovar
Written By: Pedro Almodovar

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Volver Movie Review by B Movie Ben (9/14/2007)

One expected Pedro Almodovar to push the envelope with his films. One
does not expect to be moved almost to tears with a conventional and
touching story about love ans secrets and family.

Penelope Cruz was absolutely stunning in this film. Hiding her past and
thinking of her daughter when she faced the same trauma...

(complete Volver review by B Movie Ben)


Volver Movie Review by Jesse (1/28/2007)

After Almodóvar brings us such masterpieces like Todo sobre mi madre, Hable con ella and La mala educación, one wouldn't think he could create another. If you are thinking this, you are absolutely wrong. Volver is nothing short of a masterpiece.

With a strong female cast, like in all of Almodóvar's films, this movie...

(complete Volver review by Jesse)



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