Review of Law of Desire (1987) by Godfrey J — 14 Aug 2007

Before Pedro Almodovar and Antonio Banderas became American.

This review of Law of Desire (1987) was written by Godfrey J on 14 Aug 2007.

Law of Desire has generally received positive reviews.

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By Don Willmott (148) for Filmcritic.com (3,164) on 03 Nov 2009

A pivotal and unmissable piece of the Almodóvar puzzle, a romp that is Pedro at his young and kinky best…

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By Jason 123 D (173) on 18 Feb 2014

Implied Child Pornography, sex and nudity just because it's shocking to put on screen, exploding typewriters, and other off-putting elements…

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By Evan H (764) on 01 Jun 2011

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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 Jacob C (401) on 30 Jul 2012

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By Kevin T (763) on 07 Mar 2009

No matter how different the plot and the characters, Almodovar always makes something so entertaining that it is hard to look away…

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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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By Ollie W (539) on 13 Aug 2011

Fascinating and captivating look at a narcissistic director and those who orbit around him. Carmen Maura is wonderful as always…

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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

No matter how different the plot and the characters, Almodovar always makes something so entertaining that it is hard to look away…

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