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Saturday, August 11, 2007

Talk to Her (2002)

As with all Almodovar films, the music is great. It seems Almodovar likes to use some of the same players -- a couple actors in Talk to Her are also in Volver. Overall a very interesting story about women in comas and the men who take care of them, partially told in flashbacks.

Minor spoilers: One interesting theme in the movie is that one lover is sad and cries when he sees something beautiful without his beloved because he can't share it with her. There are interesting extensions to this used to great effect, such as what does it mean that he doesn't cry at something beautiful. Here is also an interesting reversal of common stereotypes. A man who lives with his mother, is a hairdresser and a nurse is straight! Also, looking back, you will realize why it is that the nurse wanted a hug from his friend.

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