Review of Law of Desire (1987) by Liz L — 07 Jun 2007

Classic Banderas, classic Almodóvar. For anyone who digs European films for their sexually gratuitous material.

This review of Law of Desire (1987) was written by Liz L on 07 Jun 2007.

Law of Desire has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Amit P (73) on 01 Jun 2009

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By Michael O (1,073) on 20 Mar 2010

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By Annelies S (220) on 21 Oct 2009

Una vez mas AlmodÃ³var me sorprende gratamente, roza lo estrambotico en esta pelÃcula como lo roza en muchas de sus producciones, sin…

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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 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 Sabra E (147) on 24 Jun 2009

Buen filme de Almodovar. El ambiente de la España ochentera entre líos de homosexuales y un extraño homicidio…

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