Volver

Brilliant.
Having been a fan of his early stuff I didn’t really like the last 2 issue heavy Almodovar films. This one dials back the 'maturity' in favour of more of the kitch melodrama of his earlier films without losing its emotional punch. OK so it lays some things on a bit thick (as you'd expect (esp. the bit where Penelope Cruz sings, I probably would have prefered a less perfect rendition esp. as she's supposed to be choking up, and where did all that echo come from?)) but still there aren’t many people who can make a film this good.

Also, it has one of my favourite posters of recent years (see above).

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