Broken Embraces
- Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar
- Starring: Penélope Cruz, Lluis Homar, Lola Dueñas, Ángela Molina, Carlos Leal, Ruben Ochandiano, Rossy De Palma, Tamar Novas, Blanca Portillo, Kiti Manver, Chus Lampreave
- Genre: Foreign Films
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Rating:
- Rating Reason: for sexual content, language and some drug material
- Theater Release: 11/20/2009
Synopsis
After LIVE FLESH, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER, and VOLVER, director Pedro Almodóvar and his muse Penélope Cruz unite for a fourth time with this drama. Here, Almodóvar delves into noir style to tell a tale of a man (BAD EDUCATION’s Lluis Homar) with dual identities who tries to compartmentalize his life after he loses his love (Cruz) and his sight in a car crash.
After LIVE FLESH, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER, and VOLVER, director Pedro Almodóvar and his muse Penélope Cruz unite for a fourth time with this drama. Here, Almodóvar delves into noir style to tell a tale of a man (BAD EDUCATION’s Lluis Homar) with dual identities who tries to compartmentalize his life after he loses his love (Cruz) and his sight in a car crash.
Reviews
"[T]horoughly engrossing....Rodrigo Prieto's cinematography is exquisite from the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote to the many finely appointed interiors." (Hollywood Reporter)
3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he film's full of fine performances -- not least Cruz....There's much to enjoy here..." (Total Film)
"It's hot-blooded, haunting adn totally embraceable." (Rolling Stone)
"[T]horoughly engrossing....Rodrigo Prieto's cinematography is exquisite from the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote to the many finely appointed interiors." (Hollywood Reporter)
3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he film's full of fine performances -- not least Cruz....There's much to enjoy here..." (Total Film)
"It's hot-blooded, haunting adn totally embraceable." (Rolling Stone)
