Julieta
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: December 21, 2016
7.2
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Dr_Shooter24Dec 26, 2016
Almodovar again tries to tell a story about women, in which we could classificate it as one of its poorest jobs. I consider to be a huge fan of his films, but this left me quite cold and really seem to me to be too artifitial sometimes.Almodovar again tries to tell a story about women, in which we could classificate it as one of its poorest jobs. I consider to be a huge fan of his films, but this left me quite cold and really seem to me to be too artifitial sometimes. Probably, Emma Suarez is one of the few successes of the film. Maybe, we should start to think that the way of filming that Almodovar has, does not get older that well.… Expand
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BHBarryDec 26, 2016
“Julieta” is a beautifully directed film by the world acclaimed Pedro Almodovar who with Alice Munro co-wrote the film as well. This is a story of guilt, relationships and the many ways in which those who suffer loss react to it. Ably acted“Julieta” is a beautifully directed film by the world acclaimed Pedro Almodovar who with Alice Munro co-wrote the film as well. This is a story of guilt, relationships and the many ways in which those who suffer loss react to it. Ably acted by Adriana Ugarte, Emma Suarez and Danie Grao, the audience is transported into the world its main character, Julieta, as she attempts to cope with the realities of life and death. I give the film 3 stars for although it may not equal the other great films of Mr. Almodovar, it reaches an extremely high level of accomplishment and gives the audience over 2 hours of extraordinary entertainment. I give the film an 8 and recommend that it be seen while it is still in general distribution.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantFeb 21, 2017
A soapy, schmaltzy, formulaic, predictable melodrama that, in some regards, doesn't feel fully fleshed out. Despite fine performances, beautiful cinematography and gorgeous locations, these attributes aren't enough to overcome the inherentA soapy, schmaltzy, formulaic, predictable melodrama that, in some regards, doesn't feel fully fleshed out. Despite fine performances, beautiful cinematography and gorgeous locations, these attributes aren't enough to overcome the inherent shortcomings that keep this offering from reaching a level it aspires to but can't possibly attain. In many ways, the film feels too much like a made-for-TV Lifetime movie only with better production values, a rather disappointing effort from a director capable of so much better.… Expand
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John935Mar 31, 2017
All Hail, Our First Great Transgender Film Director. Almodovar is a woman trapped in a man's body and this is irrefutable proof thereof. Pay no attention to the naysayers: He is in FINE form with this gorgeous film and you'll need at least 1All Hail, Our First Great Transgender Film Director. Almodovar is a woman trapped in a man's body and this is irrefutable proof thereof. Pay no attention to the naysayers: He is in FINE form with this gorgeous film and you'll need at least 1 box of tissues. One of the best films I've seen in years. The incomparable Almodovar is BACK!!!… Expand
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griersonJul 2, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me a gustado la peli, tarde en ver todo lo que pasaba, me engacha el final y queria ver la reaccion de su hija… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021
This is a typically stylish and colourful (visibly colourful) film by Pedro Almodovar. It has a pretty decent sense of mystery about it, although I admit I;m not sure I followed every plot detail. It features decent characterisation and willThis is a typically stylish and colourful (visibly colourful) film by Pedro Almodovar. It has a pretty decent sense of mystery about it, although I admit I;m not sure I followed every plot detail. It features decent characterisation and will likely keep people guessing, in terms of what the eventual outcome will be. There is a certain sadness to it, in parts. This is a film you need to concentrate on to fully follow the ins and outs and its certainly an intriguing watch. Not a bad film, not quite what I'd consider excellent but certainly good enough to be worth a watch, I'd recommend this film.… Expand
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kino_avantgardeNov 18, 2022
The Spanish director's 20th feature film again captived by the figures of Almadovar woman and Almadovar red. But this time lacking the humor and irony, unfortunately. It's not a typical late-era Almadovar movie, but it obviously has theThe Spanish director's 20th feature film again captived by the figures of Almadovar woman and Almadovar red. But this time lacking the humor and irony, unfortunately. It's not a typical late-era Almadovar movie, but it obviously has the syndrome of the kind of "return to self" that most older directors feel.

The movie is based on three separate stories by Alice Munro. And since the worst things happen to Julieta when she's quiet (her silence with the man on the train - suicide, slamming the door without saying anything to her husband's betrayal - storm and death, not being able to say goodbye to her daughter on vacation - losing her), the name of the movie is Munro again. It was going to be called "Silencio", which is the name of one of the stories, but the main character was then the main focus.

A remarkable point about the movie is that although the emotional intensity and drama dominate the movie, no time to cry here, which I found ingenious.

Although this movie does not appeal to those who love Almadovar with his irony humorous stories such as "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown", it's quite successful with its scenerio and character analysis.… Expand
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