Review of Broken Embraces (2009) by Tony G — 21 May 2010

In a typical Almodovar's fashion, very pathetic and passionate, extremely colorful (as everything else Almodovar did) and visually stunning.

This review of Broken Embraces (2009) was written by Tony G on 21 May 2010.

Broken Embraces has generally received positive reviews.

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