Review of Matador (1986) by Joni N — 19 Nov 2007

Maybe the most stylish Almodovar movie... absoutely fantastic.

This review of Matador (1986) was written by Joni N on 19 Nov 2007.

Matador has generally received positive reviews.

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By Damien K (305) on 16 Jun 2009

My first Almodovar film, which instantly made me a huge fan, as well as an admirer of Banderas (until he started doing mainstream American films)…

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By Omar A (385) on 09 Nov 2009

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Eros & Tanatos and how they match. Reminds me of the type of romance one is likely to see in Roberto BolaÃ±o works…

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Pedro Almodovar's violent arthouse classic functions upon a simple equation: bull-fighting = sex/violence…

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