This is a very different role for Penny Cruz which she carries off with her usual aplomb with an amazing supporting cast playing the part of her children. The story is ostensibly about her eldest child and how she is coping with adolescence but the story is really dwarfed by the problems of the mother.
It's a bit disjointed in places but the cutting in of dance scenes in black and white is as effective as it is unexpected (and some may say, unnecessary). It's a bit arty but I really enjoyed it and the closest parallel I can think of is Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
As others have said, Penny Cruz improves with age and I'm becoming ever more of a fan.
It's a bit disjointed in places but the cutting in of dance scenes in black and white is as effective as it is unexpected (and some may say, unnecessary). It's a bit arty but I really enjoyed it and the closest parallel I can think of is Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
As others have said, Penny Cruz improves with age and I'm becoming ever more of a fan.