This
funny and sometimes very moving film won the Best Foreign Film Oscar this year.
Spain's
Pedro Almodovar (Tie Me Up Tie Me Down, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown)
directs this interesting character study that packs a lot of emotional punch.
All
About My Mother centers around a woman who must put her life back together after
a terrible tragedy takes place. During her healing process, she meets an odd assortment
of characters including a pregnant nun, a prostitute undergoing a sex change,
and a heroin-addicted actress. Although the subject matter is deep at times, it's
also refreshingly funny and quite unpredictable.
Some
dramatic moments in the film fall a bit short, but thanks to stunning performances
from Cecilia Roth, Penelope Cruz, and Marisa Paredes, the film never lacks heart.
Almodovar
has created a unique movie experience with strong performances. He covers a lot
of topics but he does so with great creativity and finesse.
