Pain and Glory

Name: Pain and Glory
Genre: Drama
Released: October 4, 2019
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 87
Cast: Agustín Almodóvar, Antonio Banderas, Asier Etxeandia, Asier Flores, Cecilia Roth

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: October 4, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Agustín Almodóvar, Antonio Banderas, Asier Etxeandia, Asier Flores, Cecilia Roth, César Vicente, Eva Martín, Julián López, Julieta Serrano, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Nora Navas, Penélope Cruz, Raúl Arévalo, Rosalía, Susi Sánchez

Summary: Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in Valencia in search of prosperity, the first desire, his first adult love in the Madrid of the 80s,Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in Valencia in search of prosperity, the first desire, his first adult love in the Madrid of the 80s, the pain of the breakup of that love while it was still alive and intense, writing as the only therapy to forget the unforgettable, the early discovery of cinema, and the void, the infinite void created by the incapacity to keep on making films. Pain and Glory talks about creation, about the difficulty of separating it from one's own life and about the passions that give it meaning and hope. In recovering his past, Salvador finds the urgent need to recount it, and in that need he also finds his salvation. [Sony Pictures Classics]… Expand

Director: Pedro Almodóvar

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 113 min

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Jim Slotek

Oct 24, 2019

In evocative and understatedly emotional scenes, carried out with a mature grace by Banderas, we come to a connection of how we get where we are, and what holds us back from what we dream of becoming. Read full review

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Josep Lambies

May 28, 2019

Almodóvar fills this poignant tapestry of recollections with bold colours and infuses them with emotional detail. It’s a deeply intimate experience and it’ll pierce your heart. Read full review

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Manohla Dargis

Oct 3, 2019

A great deal happens in Pain and Glory, just not ritualistically and not at top volume. Its agonies are tempered, its regrets hushed, its restraint powerful. Read full review

Johnny Oleksinski

Oct 3, 2019

[A] sublime drama, sprinkled with moments of lightness. Read full review

Moira Macdonald

Nov 7, 2019

The gorgeous, perfect final shot of Pain and Glory — I might have gasped out loud — will make you feel glad to be alive, and in a movie theater. Read full review

Ian Freer

Aug 19, 2019

Pain & Glory might see Almodóvar working in a minor key but it is a major work, graced with career-best work from Antonio Banderas. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

May 17, 2019

The film often rings hollow. Read full review

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LamontRaymond

Oct 20, 2019

What a beautiful film. It's an absolute must-see for anyone with a heart. It would be an injustice if Antonio were not nominated for Best Actor.

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Panchogul

May 5, 2020

Es una impecable y maravillosa retrospección de Salvador Mallo (interpretado por Antonio Banderas), un retirado cineasta muy reconocido que se encuentra enfrentando su propio deterioro físico y emocional los cuales le impiden seguir dedicándose al cine ya que en sus propias palabras es unaEs una impecable y maravillosa retrospección de Salvador Mallo (interpretado por Antonio Banderas), un retirado cineasta muy reconocido que se encuentra enfrentando su propio deterioro físico y emocional los cuales le impiden seguir dedicándose al cine ya que en sus propias palabras es una profesión muy demandante a nivel físico y mental.

A lo largo de la cinta me topé con una serie de memorias y hechos del protagonista narrados de manera arrolladora e hipnótica que convierten a esta película en una obra maestra en todos los aspectos, a nivel técnico es fantástico, pero las actuaciones, los diálogos, la dirección y el lenguaje corporal son verdaderamente brutales, no soy aficionado al cine español pero en este caso cautivo todos mis sentidos llenando mi alma de cultura, pasión y emoción. Sin duda alguna esta película me ha dejado huella que nunca se podrá borrar.… Expand

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alejandro970

Oct 4, 2019

El más nuevo trabajo de Almodóvar tiene un cierto aroma a autobiografía, acerca de un director y sus conflictos con sus demonios internos y actores de cabecera. Bien por Banderas, que vuelve a trabajar con el hombre que llevó de aventón a la cúspide. A ver.

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BHBarry

Oct 6, 2019

“Pain and Glory” is Pedro Almodovar’s 21st film and brings out the best in him, his writing and directorial talents as well as the acting performances of Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz. The film is difficult to summarize because it follows no traditional formula but, instead, takes us“Pain and Glory” is Pedro Almodovar’s 21st film and brings out the best in him, his writing and directorial talents as well as the acting performances of Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz. The film is difficult to summarize because it follows no traditional formula but, instead, takes us through the life of an aging film director victimized by depression, ill health and a feeling of failure despite the world bestowing upon him the accolades his body of work so richly deserves. Start engraving the Oscar statuettes with Mr. Banderas’ name on it for he will certainly be a leading contender for the Best Actor Award and don’t misspell Mr. Almodovar’s name on his when the Best Director Award is handed out. I give the film an 8.0 for it is truly a worthwhile theatrical experience.… Expand

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Plastics

Oct 19, 2019

Of course its not the best movie Almodovar has made, yet it is very satisfying that he is still in form after a decade of lost opportunities. Finally, a smart and watchable semi-biographical blues, the best one since the times he made abrazos rotos.

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TVJerry

Nov 11, 2019

Unlike many of Pedro Almodóvar's early films, this semi-autobiographical reminiscence takes a more understated approach. Frequent star of his early films, Antonio Banderas, plays a director in his later years…without work and suffering for a litany of physical and mental challenges. HeUnlike many of Pedro Almodóvar's early films, this semi-autobiographical reminiscence takes a more understated approach. Frequent star of his early films, Antonio Banderas, plays a director in his later years…without work and suffering for a litany of physical and mental challenges. He reconnects with a number of people from his past career and early childhood (via memory). There are some beautiful moments of recollection and reconciliation with Banderas making a quiet impression in every scene. While this film never gets especially dramatic in its revelations, the images of restrained regrets and gentle acceptance paint a subdued portrait of an artist coming to terms with his life and art. (Spanish with subtitles)… Expand

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JordanLayton

Apr 28, 2020

This is a Spanish autobiographical film about the director's life. Unfortunately, I was not impressed or compelled with the director's life story. I've been told it becomes more meaningful if you're familiar with his other work, but I think a film should stand on its own feet and this oneThis is a Spanish autobiographical film about the director's life. Unfortunately, I was not impressed or compelled with the director's life story. I've been told it becomes more meaningful if you're familiar with his other work, but I think a film should stand on its own feet and this one does not. A LOT could have been cut out as well which really made this an un-enjoyable slog to get through. Antonio Banderas's performance is the only aspect of this film keeping it out of the gutter for me. He is simultaneously and subtly brave as well as cowardly depending on the perspective you take. Its a bit meta at times in a tasteful way, but there's just not enough here to chew on in terms of character or even film making overall.… Expand

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