Review of Volver

Volver (I) (2006)
9/10
Great Almodovar film
3 February 2021
Movie about a woman (Penelope Cruz in an Oscar-nominated performance) in a loveless marriage with a teenage daughter. Cruz and her sister lost their mother in a fire years ago...or did they? Villagers claim to see her ghost roaming the streets at night. The the ghost appears to her two daughters saying she's come to set things right.

Strange film for Almodovar but fascinating. It has a complex story with many twists and turns and strong female characters (an Almodovar trademark). It's very colorful and all the acting is great. However Cruz is incredible. She's letter perfect in a very difficult role.

Highly recommend.
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