Review of Law of Desire (1987) by Ro D — 25 Sep 2012

Tragic love story by Almodovar that I adore...raw and passionate, and a head-turning performance by a then relatively unknown Banderas.

This review of Law of Desire (1987) was written by Ro D on 25 Sep 2012.

Law of Desire has generally received positive reviews.

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Otra locura de peli por el Gran Almodóvar, donde Pablo, director medio-famoso, está liado con Juan quien está mudándose a la playa para…

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By Anna M (352) on 06 Jun 2009

Not my favourite film by Almodóvar, as I found the characters not so well developed as his better films, however it's still good…

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By Tristan G (720) on 07 Mar 2009

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By Juampa G (20) on 10 May 2011

Important, clever, sexy. Almodovar's arguably greatest film…

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