Dir.: Pedro Almodóvar

Almodóvar's most accomplished work ever, only defied by All About My Mother.

Here's a difficult film to write about. By principle I don't describe plots, no matter what film is concerned, but in this case I don't think I could, even if I wanted to. A mix of Hitchcock's Vertigo, Memento, some 'Lynchian' twists and with the sublime and yes, sometimes unconfortable touch of Almodovar. Unlike what I've read, I wouldn't describe this film as 'shocking', even though there are some delicate subjects. The homosexuality 'thing' obviously prevented this modern masterpiece from having the visibility and accpetance it deserved, unlike other Almodovar films, like Hable Con Ella or Todo Sobre mi Madre (both Oscar winners). However, the sexuality (or homosexuality) is never an inconfortable aspect, the sex scenes are never vulgar or unbearable. Well, except for some homophobic minds of course... Anyway, this film is a direct reflection from someone who actually grew up in the Franco era in Spain, with the strict religious schooling and the child abuse (who normally everyone preffers to ignore or deny).

Pedro Almodovar is one of the few GENUINE filmmakers alive! Fact. He creates stories, by himself, writes and directs them with the same passion and brilliance that he did 20 years ago and will 20 years from now. His passion for Cinema is well shown in Bad Education. It almost has a role of it's own throughout the film. All thumbs up for Gael Garcia Bernal aswell! A brilliant, powerfull performance! Perhaps the best of his career so far. After all, it's not everyday you have the chance to see an actor playing three different characters, all equally brilliant, in the same film.

An important, essential film for a restricted audience...