Review of Broken Embraces (2009) by Daniel L — 26 Dec 2009
Yes, it IS more of the same-- but who cares? If, thematically, Broken Embraces is a bit on the thin side, merely satisfied by its musings on the lack of communication and the role of memory, and aesthetically, it recycles the well-known Almodovar tropes almost to the point of self-parody, his latest film nevertheless gives us an enormously diverting insight into his own creational patterns; that is somethings none of his previous work presented to us so directly.
A dazzling concoction of melodrama and cinema history, it all unfolds into a quick-witted mashup of stylistic quirks and characters that are drawn in-between real human beings and sardonic pasquinades.
A real treat, though a predictably sketched one. Penelope Cruz is as sensuous and beautifully tormented as always, and Blanca Portillo's nuanced turn as a film director's agent sneaks up on you and shines brightly.
This review of Broken Embraces (2009) was written by Daniel L on 26 Dec 2009.
Broken Embraces has generally received positive reviews.
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