Parallel Mothers

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: December 24, 2021

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 80 Ratings

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TVJerryFeb 4, 2022

Penélope Cruz stars as a photographer who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant. When she meets a younger woman in a similar situation (Milena Smit), they form a bond. As life develops, their friendship goes thru several complications.Penélope Cruz stars as a photographer who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant. When she meets a younger woman in a similar situation (Milena Smit), they form a bond. As life develops, their friendship goes thru several complications. Writer/director Pedro Almodóvar has framed the film around Cruz's involving performance. He also integrates Spain's dark period under Franco's reign into the narrative. His examination of motherhood, bolstered by the strong ensemble, creates a quietly compelling examination of relationships and the power of healing. (Spanish with English subtitles)… Expand

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GinaKFeb 2, 2022

Another great film by Almodovar that is not only intensely interesting for its deeply moving political story but also for the fantastic performances by Penelope Cruz and the rest of a very fine cast.

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HerickDienerFeb 26, 2022

"Parallel Mothers" foi o culpado em quebrar uma grande barreira que eu tinha com os filmes do Almodóvar, construída por seu jeito cru de dirigir, que, particularmente, não me agrada, e pelo terrível "The Skin I Live In", de 2011.

Mas, aqui"Parallel Mothers" foi o culpado em quebrar uma grande barreira que eu tinha com os filmes do Almodóvar, construída por seu jeito cru de dirigir, que, particularmente, não me agrada, e pelo terrível "The Skin I Live In", de 2011.

Mas, aqui temos uma história que me deixou fascinado em acompanhar. A jornada de autoconhecimento, origens e decisões da personagem de Penélope Cruz nos envolve, quase nos fazendo perdoar os saltos temporais aleatórios do diretor.

Ah, que bom que a vaga da Lady Gaga em Melhor Atriz no Oscar foi ocupada pela Penélope.… Expand

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leandrocostaJan 4, 2022

Almodóvar proves his formal maturity. This is a movie about the power of memory and the power of the cinema itself. A great surprise!

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PanchogulApr 6, 2022

Bueno, es una película del gran Pedro Almodóvar, todo lo que hace es magnífico.

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bertobellamyFeb 19, 2022

Pedro Almodóvar's 'Parallel Mothers' may get a little too soapy sometimes, but why wouldn´t it?

In a film where two new mothers face this new stage of his life, the clash between past and now feels pertinent. There's a lot of melodrama inPedro Almodóvar's 'Parallel Mothers' may get a little too soapy sometimes, but why wouldn´t it?

In a film where two new mothers face this new stage of his life, the clash between past and now feels pertinent. There's a lot of melodrama in here, but the foundation of it all makes it meaningful. Penélope Cruz gives a career-best performance as Janis, a mature woman facing an unexpected pregnancy with optimism. On the other hand, Milena Smit proves that Almodóvar may have seen something extraordinary in her. As Ana, an adolescent also about to become a mother of an unwanted child, Smit gives nuance to a character that in any other movie would've felt cliched.

I've seen that a lot of people have found the political undertone of the film somewhat unrelated to the main plot, but it all goes back to the young vs. old theme. A country trying to heal its wounds needs to look back, but also forward. Janis and Ana represent two parts of a society in conflict; with "Parallel Mothers", Almodóvar proposes a generational reconciliation in search of a brighter future where the past is never forgotten.

Sure there are some inconsistencies in the story here and there, and some moments feel rushed and kind of bonkers, but the way Almodóvar tries to introduce a new family concept is bold and interesting. If you liked this, check out 'The Lost Girl, 'Ema,' and 'Like Father, Like Son' to expand your view of unconventional motherhood and uncommon family dynamics.… Expand