Rent Volver (2006)

3.7 of 5 from 937 ratings
1h 55min
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Synopsis:
Raimunda (Penelope Cruz) and her sister Sole (Lola Duenas) are visited by the apparition of their Mother (Carmen Maura), who has returned to reconcile with her daughters and resolve an issue that has haunted the family since her death. In Pedro Almodovar's latest critically-acclaimed film, the living and deceased co-exist without discord, creating a filmic experience which is at once hilarious and yet filled with a deep, genuine emotion. VOLVER is a film about life in Almodovar's native La Mancha; a film about the way the presence of the dead continues to add richness and humanity to the lives of those they leave behind.
Actors:
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Directors:
Writers:
Pedro Almodóvar
Others:
Carmen Maura, Chus Lampreave, Lola Dueñas, Blanca Portillo, Yohana Cobo
Studio:
20th Century Fox
Genres:
Comedy, Drama
Collections:
2007, 2008, Acting Up: Top 10 Performances At Cannes, The Instant Expert's Guide to Pedro Almodóvar
Countries:
Spain
Awards:

2006 Cannes Best Screen Play

2006 Cannes Best Actress

BBFC:
Release Date:
12/02/2007
Run Time:
115 minutes
Languages:
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Commentary by Pedro Almodovar and Penelope Cruz
  • Audio Description

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Reviews (5) of Volver

Chalk one up for the matriarchal society! - Volver review by Kurtz

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31/03/2008

Volver provides proof, if it were still needed, that the battle of the sexes has been decisively won by the girls' team.The women in this perky comedy-drama are all glamorous,resourceful and spunky, while the men are almost without exception feckless, venal and lazy and in some cases a lot worse besides. Any film made in the last twenty years that attempted to present women in such sweepingly negative terms would have been met with howls of protest.Perhaps Senor Almodovar didn't want his star turn Penelope Cruz to have to compete for the audience's sympathy with a mere male.In fact she does a great job here, and is far more appealing and less irritating in this film than she is in her Hollywood adventures.

4 out of 5 members found this review helpful.

Cruz excels - Volver review by JD

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25/05/2009

In American films I find Cruz pretty but not inspiring. Spanish is clearly her medium. She was absolutely fantastic. The plot is bleak and the setting unglamorous but this film is eminently watchable.

2 out of 5 members found this review helpful.

Powerful and engaging - Volver review by CP Customer

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11/08/2010

This film has subtitles! Another triumph from Pedro Almodóvar ,Powerful and engaging, the beauty of this film is in the abundance of strong and interesting female characters. The film proves that Cruz’s personality is somehow lost in translation in a number of American films, In this film she protrudes passion and emotion in a way I thought not possible from the actress. If you’re looking for beautiful scenic romcom avoid, the sets are dull and the romance is scarce. The film when it comes down to it is really about death.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

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