Review of Volver (2006) by Noelia M — 16 Mar 2009

Me ha encantado la historia y los diÃ¡logos son muy buenos. Blanca Portillo y Yohana Cobo son lo mejor de la pelÃcula, sin embargo, PenÃ©lope Cruz no me acaba de convencer. Muy AlmodÃ³var.

This review of Volver (2006) was written by Noelia M on 16 Mar 2009.

Volver has generally received very positive reviews.

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