Director: Pedro Almodovar
Some films begin with an interesting premise - a fascinating first 30 minutes - only to peter out by the end. The film's and viewer's energy have disappeared by its thudding conclusion. Others start slow and confusing but build towards a gripping climax. Talk To Her belongs to the latter category - any or all of our expectations of how this movie will proceed to its end are subverted.
One of film's most dangerous and interesting powers is its ability to get the viewer within the brain of its principal character(s). The camera appears objective but is actually quite subjective; when we eventually arise from our filmic slumber, we may realize that we have castigated a hero or sympathized with a monster.
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