Volver
2006, Drama/Comedy, 1h 51m
172 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Volver catches director Pedro Almodovar and star Penelope Cruz at the peak of their respective powers, in service of a layered, thought-provoking film. Read critic reviews
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Raimunda
Abuela Irene
Tía Paula
Sole
Agustina
Paula
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Critic Reviews for Volver
All Critics (172) | Top Critics (59) | Fresh (157) | Rotten (15)
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As emotionally devastating as it is visually stunning.
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Volver disappoints.
February 6, 2018 | Full Review… -
Beautiful performances, a refreshing story, and spot-on comedic timing make this a wonderful movie.
September 12, 2017 | Rating: A | Full Review… -
It's up to charm to twinkle our attention away from the loose threads and daytime TV plotting.
July 2, 2009 | Rating: B- | Full Review… -
Even if Volver sounds too high-concept for you, know that Almodóvar is smart enough not to rest on laughs alone, extending his premise to dark, though occasionally tidy psychological territory.
February 3, 2007 | Rating: 4/6 | Full Review… -
It's clever and entertaining. It's marvelously deft, but never daffy. It works well enough, despite feeling like the most conventional film this great, envelope-pushing Spanish director has ever made.
January 19, 2007 | Rating: 4/5
Audience Reviews for Volver
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Oct 08, 2015Volver is not so much a chick flick as a family drama where the main characters are women. The plot is mostly driven by its curious and mysterious aspects (and more so than by dramatic tension). Of course, Volver is well-made with fantastic use of color. Cruz stands out with striking beauty and style, and that admittedly factors just a bit into my rating.Robert B Super Reviewer
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Jan 31, 2013Perhaps the best film I've ever seen with a intended "feminist agenda" (whatever that is, I don't know for sure) while never didactic, three generations of ladies endeavour mightily to overcome inbred male masochism to learn to enjoy life! Really enjoyable performances and story ... and Penolope Cruz radiant with high octane jungle juice. And I become yet another fan of Almodovar.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Dec 24, 2012Volver features the finest performance by Penelope Cruz in an Almodovar film. A great depiction of an interesting collection of women.John B Super Reviewer
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Mar 14, 2012I have no words after watching this Spanish thriller written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Mostly because I just witnessed the most impressive performance of Penélope Cruz ever! When she managed to outshine stars like Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas, Blanca Portillo, Yohana Cobo, and Chus Lampreave - means something! This amazingly made work of art stayed bright, fresh and clean for a film dealing with murder, adultery, incest, cancer and the even supernatural apparition! From the opening I knew that there is a real "joy ride" in this one! Masterful directing with all its unexpected twists and turns, the story telling is superb - every single event unfolds naturally! Volver was one of the films competing for the Palme d'Or at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival and it won the Best Actress award and Best Screenplay - acting and screenplay were the strongest points of this movie. Actually, Penélope Cruz was nominated for the 2006 Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the second Spanish woman ever to be nominated in that category! If you're tired of so called "art films" and you want to see the real deal on screen, try to watch this artistic achievement which is buoyant but without being flip.Panta O Super Reviewer
Volver Quotes
| Raimunda: | Are there things I should know and don't? |
| Sole: | Oodles. |
| Raimunda: | [to self] It smells of... farts, my mother's farts. |
| Irene: | Don't say that, Raimunda, or I'll start crying. And ghosts don't cry. |
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