Review of Parallel Mothers (2021) by Albertocastilla — 19 Feb 2022

One of the best drama movies of 2021. Penélope Cruz gives a sublime performance and the script of the movie is original, unpredictable and full of emotion. You must to see this film.

This review of Parallel Mothers (2021) was written by Albertocastilla on 19 Feb 2022.

Parallel Mothers has generally received positive reviews.

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So good. Almodóvar and Penélope are the best! She gives an amazing performance and the story is so great…

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By Barry Hertz (792) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 09 Feb 2022

Parallel Mothers’ twin purposes merge into something just shy of profound. It is a moment, and movie, that just might save your soul, too…

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By Katezoe (154) on 15 Jan 2022

I love Pedro Almodovar movies, he is an incredible director, but not in Parallel Mothers. Penélope Cruz was above average. Movie did not resonate…

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for The Observer (UK) (826) on 29 Jan 2022

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By Michael O'sullivan (1,712) for Washington Post (9,851) on 04 Jan 2022

The geometry of filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar’s masterful, moving Parallel Mothers, which follows the stories of two women who give birth almost…

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By A.o. Scott (2,100) for The New York Times (9,847) on 23 Dec 2021

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