For years, I have thought that some of the best movies that I have seen have come from Spain; Pedro Almodovar's "Volver" (which means "return") affirms this. The movie mainly focuses on young Raimunda's (Penelope Cruz) aim of rectifying some mistakes that she's made, but it really goes deeper than that. I could say that it's about life in general, about the human spirit, or something else, but I don't think that I can really do the movie justice by trying to describe it. It's just a wonderful movie (has Almodovar ever made anything less than a wonderful movie?).
Among other things, I would like to say that Penelope Cruz does far better in her native country. In case you thought that she was getting too Hollywood, just check out this one and "Abre los ojos" (remade as "Vanilla Sky"; having seen the original, I see no reason to watch the Hollywood remake, as it looked more like an excuse to show off Tom Cruise). These two will show that Ms. Cruz has done well when speaking her native language.
Anyway, this is a really good movie. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Also starring Carmen Maura.
Among other things, I would like to say that Penelope Cruz does far better in her native country. In case you thought that she was getting too Hollywood, just check out this one and "Abre los ojos" (remade as "Vanilla Sky"; having seen the original, I see no reason to watch the Hollywood remake, as it looked more like an excuse to show off Tom Cruise). These two will show that Ms. Cruz has done well when speaking her native language.
Anyway, this is a really good movie. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Also starring Carmen Maura.