I am a summer gal. I hate it when the weather cools and the leaves die. Winter blows. But there is one silver lining. At least for a couple of months, starting November 1, the movie situation gets pretty damn awesome. This is primarily due to the Academy Awards and advertising budgets. A movie has to be released by 12/31 to be eligible, and movies fresh in the public's mind are more likely to win than a movie already forgotten (think Social Network and The King's Speech).
So I do look forward to this time of year for movie purposes. Today I went with my mom to one of my favorite lunch places, and then we went to a movie. The new Pedro Almodóvar movie. How perfect is that? Pedro is one of the world's best directors, and this movie did not disappoint. It was really well made and well acted.
My mom called it sick. I said, but what about...?" And she interrupted with "sick, sick, sick." She requested that I never take her to a movie by "that director" again.
So, beware. I thought this movie would have a horror element, but it is more a twisted psychological study. A plastic surgeon, Antonio Banderas, has a woman captive in his house. They have an odd relationship. Antonio is really creepy, and the more you learn about him, the less you will like him. How did the woman get there? Will she be able to leave? You have to watch and find out. And the ending is awesome. This is very stylistic, and I think it will stick with you.
Back to the sick part. The first hour really drags. The subject matter is tough. We meet some horrible characters. This is not for everyone.
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