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Pain and Glory finds writer-director Pedro Almodóvar drawing on his own life to rewarding effect -- and honoring his craft as only a master filmmaker can.
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While still embracing the visual facades that make his films such a pleasure to watch, Pain and Glory finds him stripping away the emotional facades, bringing us closer to him than ever before. December 24, 2019 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
While still embracing the visual facades that make his films such a pleasure to watch, Pain and Glory finds him stripping away the emotional facades, bringing us closer to him than ever before.
Kathleen Sachs
Almodóvar shows us that, even after nearly two dozen features over several decades, he can still hold an audience in his hand - and surprise it. November 6, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Almodóvar shows us that, even after nearly two dozen features over several decades, he can still hold an audience in his hand - and surprise it.
Moira MacDonald
A masterful, melancholy, tender, lacerating self-examination, filled with colour and light and the ghosts of those he has loved. Almodovar at 70, and perhaps astonishing to himself, continues to grow. November 6, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A masterful, melancholy, tender, lacerating self-examination, filled with colour and light and the ghosts of those he has loved. Almodovar at 70, and perhaps astonishing to himself, continues to grow.
Paul Byrnes
Antonio Banderas gives his best, most committed performance in years as a film director looking back over his life in "Pain and Glory," a typically rich, layered film from director Pedro Almodóvar. October 24, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Antonio Banderas gives his best, most committed performance in years as a film director looking back over his life in "Pain and Glory," a typically rich, layered film from director Pedro Almodóvar.
Adam Graham
There's plenty of artfulness on display in the intertwining of life and what gets made of it, but also a fair helping of artifice. Art imitating life, but also improving it a bit. October 18, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
There's plenty of artfulness on display in the intertwining of life and what gets made of it, but also a fair helping of artifice. Art imitating life, but also improving it a bit.
Matthew Lickona
"Pain and Glory" stays with you, and grows richer with reflection. October 18, 2019 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…
"Pain and Glory" stays with you, and grows richer with reflection.
Randy Cordova
Banderas is the best part of the movie, with a tour-de-force performance...a master filmmaker forging a new path... February 11, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Banderas is the best part of the movie, with a tour-de-force performance...a master filmmaker forging a new path...
Shawn Edwards
We are seeing the world - in all its sadness and beauty - through his eyes. Banderas brings it all to life. February 6, 2020 | Full Review…
We are seeing the world - in all its sadness and beauty - through his eyes. Banderas brings it all to life.
Catherine Capellaro
As slow and meandering as the film feels at times, DP José Luis Alcaine's eye is a constant that enlivens the screen when the narrative struggles to. February 6, 2020 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…
As slow and meandering as the film feels at times, DP José Luis Alcaine's eye is a constant that enlivens the screen when the narrative struggles to.
Steven Sheehan
In his assemblage of the film, Almodóvar imbues "Pain & Glory" with a wonderfully lyrical lilt. He weaves the film's many themes gracefully, with the measured contemplation of a musician putting together an album. February 4, 2020 | Full Review…
In his assemblage of the film, Almodóvar imbues "Pain & Glory" with a wonderfully lyrical lilt. He weaves the film's many themes gracefully, with the measured contemplation of a musician putting together an album.
Derek Deskins
Like many of Almodovar's films, this one is emotional and personal. I think this film appeals to an older audience with its story about reconnecting with one's emotional center, after suffering despair brought on by age and medical problems. February 3, 2020 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Like many of Almodovar's films, this one is emotional and personal. I think this film appeals to an older audience with its story about reconnecting with one's emotional center, after suffering despair brought on by age and medical problems.
Robert Roten
Courtesy of Almodóvar's masterful direction and a career-finest performance from Banderas, we feel every moment with Salvador. The pain, the glory, and everything in-between. January 29, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Courtesy of Almodóvar's masterful direction and a career-finest performance from Banderas, we feel every moment with Salvador. The pain, the glory, and everything in-between.
Charlotte Harrison
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