Volver
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84 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 194 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. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    80
    Before it loses its fizz--maybe two thirds of the way through--Volver offers the headiest pleasures imaginable.
  3. The New Republic
    Reviewed by: Stanley Kauffmann
    60
    Throughout we keep waiting for the real Almodóvar film, and it never arrives.
  4. 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: 58 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 68
  3. Negative: 7 out of 68
  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
  2. MarkK.
    8
    I didn't want to watch this film -- or like it -- thinking it was a "chick-flick." Was I wrong! Very intelligent with surprises and good twists, with great directing. Penelope Cruz is at her best here.… Expand
  3. HarryP.
    7
    Minor Almodovar. And a bit messy in tying the strands together. Moments of the old mastery show through, but it's over when the mother and daughter reconcile. But, regrettably it wasn't over till it was.… Expand
  4. J.H.
    4
    I decided to see this movie after seeing such good reviews. I was totally disappointed. I did not buy into the story line.

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