Love Almodovar films! These movies are very addicting and you can never guess what the ending of the film will be,It always keeps you guessing. I have to admit i just bought this series because of the movie Law of desire with antonio banderas playing gay! but i ended up loving all of them. :)
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viva pedro
Added 3/7/2009
This was a great gift for my wife. She's a huge Almodovar fan, and I've recently started watching his movies. I give this product 5 stars.
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Viva Pedro - a must have for Almodovar fans!
Added 10/6/2008
I'm so happy to have this superb collection including films I haven't seen before. They are all masterpieces from first to very recent. It's interesting to see Antonio Banderas in Law of Desire playing and looking like a 20 year old. I only wish there were some film notes in the boxed set. A great buy and definitely a collector's item.
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Viva Pedro Expectation
Added 9/8/2008
I have seen previously 5 movies of these set and when this Collection
was offered i did not have any doubt regarding buyin Viva Pedro, The
Almodovar Collection.
After watching 2 Dvs, I can say that these collection is one of the best.
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The Best of Almodovar
Added 7/21/2008
This collection is the best of Almodovar. Anyone who is a fan of his work will truly enjoy this collection. A true must have!!!
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Almodovar's Best Since Women on the Verge
Added 1/25/2010
All About My Mother (1999) has all the elements found in an Almodovar classic: a great ensemble cast of talented actresses, a brilliant soundtrack, an improbable plot and a great looking set. Like Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) it is basically a tragedy, but it plays like a comedy. The plot is not quite as zany as that of Women on the Verge, but Antonia San Juan as the transvestite Agrado adds the necessary humor just when things start to look bleak.
Almodovar makes an asset of an ensemble cast. We get to know each actress intimately as the camera lovingly spotlights her. No other film director has this rapport with female characters.
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Beautiful, colorful film with a wonderful DVD transfer and featurettes
Added 9/7/2009
Rarely do you get the full treatment of foreign film to DVD. I equate this DVD release to the Criterion treatment since there are just tons of things included. This film won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film to Pedro Almodovar. He is a prolific director and his films just get better and better. This may be the reason why this DVD release has so many extras. First, the DVD has both the wide screen and full screen format on both sides. Also, you can select to have the film without dialog and just the soundtrack by Alberto Iglesias which is superb. I love the music to film chapters 6, 11, and 20. It has the kind of orchestral suites similar to Hitchcock suspense and drama. Vaguely reminded me of Hitchcock's Vertigo soundtrack with was eerie and lush in emotion. In addition, you also get the exclusive interview which reminded me on some aspects of the film which were interesting. Also, it makes for great film discussion on character development and relationships with other characters. The talent files are just as informative to give you some other films to look forward with these famous actresses and as well as director. Unfortunately, this DVD is no-longer-released and I managed to get this copy in the $3.99 bin from Blockbuster. The perfect place for these foreign film hidden treasures- don't rent well and end up in these pre-viewed bins. Best place to find no-longer-released DVD if you are looking for great foreign dramas without paying a fortune. I won't give away the plot since it's the most interesting as well as "screwball comedy" as Almodovar puts it in his interview. It is more of a drama with comedic moments that develop into something touching, colorful, and beautiful. Nothing like this sort of comedic drama and only Almodovar could do this sort of work.
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A harsh realistic film in Spanish
Added 3/8/2009
Only in modern times can we have a Greek tragedy like effect with most of the people still alive? HIV and a transvestite father combine with a drug abusing daughter of an actress to produce an effect of loss
even when the baby doesn't have the disease.
I thought the lead actress was very good in this and it appears that a supporting role was enough to get Penelope Cruz to Hollywood?
I like it even with the harsh life it showed.
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