Review of Law of Desire (1987) by Fredrick R — 09 Aug 2010

The first Almodovar film i've been disappointed in. It's gay Fatal Attraction.

This review of Law of Desire (1987) was written by Fredrick R on 09 Aug 2010.

Law of Desire has generally received positive reviews.

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By Citizen J (6) on 13 Jul 2010

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By Anna M (352) on 06 Jun 2009

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By Evan H (764) on 01 Jun 2011

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By Jacky L (407) on 03 Mar 2013

Couldn't put a finger on it but it just wasn't wicked funny enough, even though it's got the usual 'Almodovarisms…

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By Randy T (648) on 18 Feb 2010

This Almodovar has the usual high-energy craziness as any other of his works, but it failed to make a lasting impression…

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By Jaime G (251) on 09 Sep 2009

What I loved about La Ley del Deseo is that it's like a soap opera, only that it's made by and about lunatics…

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By Joel R (315) on 10 Apr 2010

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

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