Review of Law of Desire (1987) by Patrick T — 24 Jan 2008

Obessions again. obssessions are my thing.

This review of Law of Desire (1987) was written by Patrick T on 24 Jan 2008.

Law of Desire has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sabra E (147) on 24 Jun 2009

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By Cheryl C (320) on 06 Feb 2010

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By Omar A (385) on 09 Nov 2009

Muy tÃpica de Almodovar, sexo, adulterio, incesto, todo lo que no puede faltar en su firma! Muy buena y como siempre desopilante…

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By Anna B (1,143) on 26 Dec 2009

Gets a little clumsy in the third act, but still enjoyable…

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By Faizal K (14) on 17 Dec 2009

The plot...less said, the better...but this is among Almodovar's best films...his kinkiest and most perverse…

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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 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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