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84 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 183 Ratings

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  • Starring: Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas, Penélope Cruz
  • Summary: Three generations of women survive the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition and even death by means of goodness, lies and boundless vitality. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    100
    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.
  2. The New Republic
    Reviewed by: Stanley Kauffmann
    60
    Throughout we keep waiting for the real Almodóvar film, and it never arrives.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Graham Rae
    30
    Speaking as a reviled straight male, I would say that the only true saving grace about this film is Penelope Cruz's performance.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 66
  3. Negative: 7 out of 66
  1. LuisG.
    10
    Cruz finally won me over. She conveys so much poise and here she shines. Great ensemble, Almodovar really knows his woman characters a true male feminist. Cruz should of won the academy award.… Expand
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  2. JayK.
    4
    This film doesn't have a single quality that made me feel like it was a worthwhile way to spend the time. The characters were boring and unrealistic; there were constant, pointless pervy breast and butt shots; the acting was adequate but nothing special; the story was lame (although probably could have been turned into something in different hands). Ugh...watch "Talk to Her" if you must watch an Almodovar.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. PnArdyPnArdy
    3
    Boring and dull foreign drama.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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