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Gregorio 2022-04-22 07:01:41

It can be seen that this is not a film with strong stories or conflicts, but the 69-year-old director Pedro Almodovar made such a work, which is more about conveying an elder Looking back on his own life, his own pain, regret and attachment to life.

People, once you get older, you may be more gentle on yourself. For the audience, in the face of such a tender work with a life looking back, it is difficult to escape from the life wisdom that the director wants to convey, and then pay attention to the style of the movie.

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  • Kristy 2021-12-28 08:02:09

    The first desire, the last love, the retrospect of the countdown to life, the slow and melancholy narrative tone, and the still commendable color block composition and beautiful composition, are just the summing-up of the contrast of the statement style. Yes, only when the childhood past comes one after another, the skylight with the free clouds becomes a sign of nostalgia; when the people of the past return to the scene from the long river of time, they will say goodbye to you one by one; when the indelible thoughts follow the text Escape and be recognized by someone who has also forgotten the exclusive memory code-you will let the pain flow by yourself, truly bid farewell to yourself, and calmly welcome the arrival of decay with a mindset of tomorrow. Love is not enough to save the person you love, but only the movie saves me-this is the love written to him by Almodovar, his movie's tender love letter. The actors are chosen so well, and the stage of sexual awakening is amazing.

  • Zion 2021-12-28 08:02:09

    This is Almodovar's "Rome" and "Childhood Past", which is an affectionate look back at the unforgettable fragments of his life. This time, Almodovar has less sadomasochism and more tenderness. The impoverished childhood, the dizziness from the beginning of love, the attachment to the maternal role, the reluctance to the same-sex person, the pain of not being able to make movies when the body is deteriorating, are all true and catch people, and see tears. Of course, there are self-deprecating and humorous, the colors are as gorgeous as ever, and every character in the memory is so vivid and lovely. The village woman/mother played by Penelope is really nice.

Pain and Glory quotes

  • Salvador Mallo: I admit that the text is a bit melodramatic now.

    Alberto Crespo: Don't worry, I master melodrama. My years in Mexico will be of some use.

  • Alberto Crespo: Will you come to see me?

    Salvador Mallo: I don't know. I don't think so.

    Alberto Crespo: This time I'm not doing Shakespeare, or Chekhov, or Lorca. I'm doing you.

    Salvador Mallo: If you do it badly, I'll feel terrible. And if you do it well, I'll feel much worse.