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Plot:
Set in Spain, this is a generational story of three women: a good mother who is desperately in love with a man who is far from being a saint; a young mother carrying a hard life upon her shoulders; an...( read more 
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MCT:October 2, 2008
though slow paced Almodovar sticks to his dramatic stories of family secrets and hopeful endings. penelope is good and the story will capture u ... if only to find out what the hell is gonna happen next.
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MCT:September 23, 2008
I am now intriged by Pedro Almodóvar's work and intend to work my way through this list.
This is by far my favourite role for Penelope Cruz, who has always been an actress I can take or leave. Her role as a hard working Mum on the poverty line and coping with a series of events causing just a little bit of chaos, which take several twists and turns.
A totally original piece and one I certainly recommend -
MCT:September 21, 2008
''It smells of... farts, my mother's farts.''
After her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations she couldn't resolve during her life.
Penélope Cruz: Raimunda
Director of Volver, Pedro Almodovar has captured the essence of female beauty with Volver, which in turn should probably be considered his greatest tribute to the female spirit.
Volver is a tad vulgar at times in its determination to capture it's leading star Cruz's shining charisma and power, with camera angles shooting down necklines, revealing alot for our imagination's to run away.
However, Penelope Cruz's powerful, touching performance anchors the film with profoundness and subtlety that overpowers any crude camera angle Almodovar can conjure.
A sometimes limited actress in Hollywood films, Penelope Cruz offers a stunning turn at last in Volver, in which her emotions are displayed in her full yet mysteriously dark eyes, the passion she feels ablaze.
Cruz plays Raimunda, a young mother who has left the village she grew up in in favor of the city. Both Raimunda and her sister Sole (Lola Dueñas) return home at the beginning to visit the village they grew up within, hearing rumors that their dead mother's ghost has returned to care for their dying aunt.
As time goes by, the women discover that this rumor might in fact be rooted in some truth. When their mother (Carmen Maura) appears to her children, secrets from the past are uncovered, that will unmask enigmas on what makes these women who they are.
The acting between the cast is a joy to watch, yet Cruz remains front and center in a star-revitalizing performance fully deserving all the critical and award attention she has received that year.
The title translates quite plainly as "to return" or ''Coming Back'', which takes various different meanings in Volver, whether it's the past, the dead, old unrevealed feelings or misunderstood relationships. Cruz won the best actress award at Cannes non surprisingly.
It works as a whole and even includes Cruz vamping it up as a Sophia Loren look alike. We even get to hear her sing in one segment which was pleasant, spirited yet passionate.
If you have never watched one of Almodovar's movies previously then Volveris a good starting point, featuring an untouchable Spanish cast, vibrant story-plot threads and a real, living, believable environment in which we are sucked into, and not thrown out of until it ends. -
MCT:September 15, 2008one more great movie from Almodovar,
Penelope showed that shes,beside good looking, very good actress special when she act in Spanish movies, she doesn't fit in usa cinema,
movie is good, plot is very decent, mistery with segments of black humor, all put in one great drama story, -
MCT:September 13, 2008
i never would have even watched this save for it being recommended by a friend. a decent drama with semi-predictable twists. great performances all around.
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MCT:September 12, 2008
I didn't expect a movie with such mystery in it. I was gladly surprised. I don't really like Penelope Cruz in American movies but in her primary language, she is excellent! I will look forward to other Spanish films starring her. Also, Almodovar does another film about women and it's great as always.
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MCT:September 9, 2008
Female power and who could be more suitable than Almodovar?Dense and magically naturalistic at times,the kitsch environment is replaced by an uplifting mood,yet still appears to be a multi-layered canvas of secrets and acting textures.
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MCT:September 3, 2008it's a good story, I thought the movie could've been a lot more gripping than it was given the story
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MCT:September 3, 2008
Almodovar has a way of making a film not look like a film. Everything is just real. Such a melancholy film. Oh yea, almodovar always has the best fonts on his credits.
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MCT:September 1, 2008
Marvelous!As only Almodovar can do! I had forgotten what a good actrss the Penelope Cruz was, the English speaking movies she has been in do not do her justice. Well deserved Best Actress Oscar Nomination for her. Busy little movie, where to start..... The adelbrained aunt the busybody neighbors. The "dead" mother that many in the village have seen "return". The husband who goes alittle too far and is killed - what do we do with him? Touching ending concerning the village friend who has cancer. I really did enjoy this movie!
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MCT:August 22, 2008
Que gran revelacion es Penelope Cruz aqui, esta divina, es perfecta para el papel de Raimunda, Penelope da una muy buena actuacion, conmovedora y apasionada, es como una Sofia Loren del siglo 21, totalmente merecida su nominacion al Oscar, Pedro Almodivar saber que hizo con ella pero es un muy buen star-turn, Carmen Maura tambien da una muy buena actuacion. El guion y los dialogos son muy ingeniosos, divertidos y flockloricos (Es genial la forma en que PA cambio la joteria por el folckore, esto le da una credibilidad y un gran realismo a la historia), pero es obvio a estas alturas que Almodovar sabe escribir una pelicula, talvez no sea su obra maestra, pero es una muy buena adicion a su filmografia, es una pelicula llena de chicas Almodovar, y es obvio que Almodovar ama a las mujeres. P.s. Lots of Kudos for la Tia Paula!.-
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MCT:August 21, 2008Slow as crap from a hernia. If Penelope Cruz didn't look so good in this one I don't know how I would have made it.
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MCT:August 19, 2008
Too predictable for my taste, especially for an Almodóvar flick But entertaining nonetheless, and gawd Penelope's hot!
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MCT:August 15, 2008
It's in Spanish with English subtitles and usually that takes away from the movie, but not this one. It was an emotional roller coaster for me and I really enjoyed it.
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MCT:August 15, 2008
Pedra Almodovar's new jewel !
Penelope Cruz was really astonishing in this one, although I usually dislike her, and completely deserved her oscar nomination. A lot more captivating speaking her main language it seems.
A very good screenplay, with a clever written twist. The complexity of the caracters and their background really enlighten the flow of the well-crafted story. -
MCT:August 13, 2008Tal vez la mejor pelicula de Almodovar que he visto, y tal vez la unica que me ha gustado realmente. Excelente ambientacion, actuaciones y un argumento bastante original y que se debate entre lo tradicional y retorcido de cualquier pueblo del mundo.
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MCT:August 9, 2008
A world-class filmmaker delivers one of his mose cohesive efforts. Less weird than, say, "Bad Education", but loving without being overly sentimental-- it's celebratory.
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MCT:July 21, 2008
I might not be the right person to point this out, but from what I've
read, Spanish director Pedro Almodovar is one of the finest
storytellers out there.
Volver is the first Almodovar movie I've watched, as well as his latest
release, and I must add it was a nice experience. Most of the
performances were good, the cinematography too, but the best is
definitely its script.
It is to notice how some of the character's reactions and doings seem
unreal and weird, but as the story reaches its revealing ending, all is
set clear and we comprehend the whys of the before mentioned reactions.
The story deals, as usual in Pedro's films, with women. Specially women
from one family. Raimunda, decently portrayed by Penelope Cruz, Sole,
by Carmen Maura, one of the Almodovar's usual cast, and Raimunda's
daughter, Paula. They all decide to go visit their aunt Paula, an old
woman who lives alone in a remote village, with no company but that of
her neighbor Agustina. Yet, aunt Paula acts as if Irene, the sister's
mother, was still alive. Irene had died on a fire accident along with
her husband.
When aunt Paula dies, all mysteries will start unfolding themselves
until the final revelation.
If you have never watch one of Almodovar's movies, this seems to be a
good starting point, featuring great cast, story and environment. -
MCT:July 20, 2008What can I say? He does it again. This is perfection. De verdad que es una de las mejores películas que he visto en toda mi vida. Probably one of my favorites!
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MCT:July 18, 2008
wow!!!!!Almodavar makes u find the joy of colors. you'll astonishing by the the colorful and enjoyable scenes,
Penelope Cruz was HOT. -
MCT:July 14, 2008
I feel like I owe the whole movie-loving world an apology for, whilst I could appreciate that this movie was well-made, well-acted and beautifully shot, it still left me cold. I failed to warm to any of the characters and I can't even say why. So, here it is: sorry!
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MCT:July 12, 2008
I actually missed this in cinemas and regretted it deeply. After waiting a year, I finally remembered it, and rented it.
Penélope Cruz honestly surprised me. Without the stereotyped accent she adopts in her English work, she is actually a charming and convincing actress.
The trick with Volver is, you never know quite what to think. One minute you'll wonder whether or not it was worth it, only for the film to be superbly redeemed the next. Although not as broad as Almodóvar's previous work, Bad Education, it' still an appealing presentation of a sticky situation.
Although it deals with a serious topic, Volver never gets wrapped up in itself. The content might offend some viewers ... actually, no, if you're too much of a prude to be open - minded, then go and see Date Movie. -
MCT:July 2, 2008
Tipicaly Almodovar. I love most of his movies, but this one is my favorite. Even if i don't have the same opinion about taking someon else's life, though he may hurt somebody close to me, i really liked it.
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brauliodiaz93posted 116 days ago -
Filme FANTÁSTICO, excelente, mistura suspense, comédia e drama. Mas, é um senhor dramalhão "mexicano", mesmo sendo um filme espanhol. Estupendo! Penélope Cruz está maravilhosa. ADOREI ;D
posted 486 days ago -
Fascinante!!!!!!! Esperaba que ganaras un Oscar, tu actuacion fue la mejor que has tenido en toda tu carrera. I work in Hollywood, but follow your carreer since the beginning. You are beautiful and talented. Best Wishes!
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this movie is directed by Pedro Almodovar why didnt they write his name on director section?????
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