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Spanish for "coming back," Volver is a return to the all-female format of All About My Mother . Unlike Pedro Almodóvar 's previous two pictures, the story revolves around a group of women in Madrid and his native La Mancha. (The cast received a collective best actress award at Cannes.) Raimunda (a zaftig Penélope Cruz ) is the engine powering this heartfelt, yet humorous vehicle. When husband Paco (Antonio de la Torre) is murdered, Raimunda makes like Mildred Pierce to deflect attention away from daughter Paula (Yohana Cobo). After telling everyone the lout has left, she struggles to conceal his body. The other women in her life all have secrets of their own. Her sister, Sole (Lola Dueñas), for instance, has taken in their mother, Irene (a sprightly Carmen Maura). Since Irene perished in a fire, is this person a ghost or simply a woman who looks like her? Then there's their childhood friend, Agustina (Blanca Portillo), who is desperate to find out why her mother disappeared after the blaze. Was she responsible? Almodóvar deftly blends the ghost story with the murder mystery in his tribute to the Italian neo-realist films of the 1950s. The resilient Raimunda is a throwback to the earthy heroines of Sophia Loren and Anna Magnani. The latter appears in Luchino Visconti's Bellissima , which shows up on Sole's television one night (thus confirming the link). If Almodóvars 16th feature lacks the emotional punch of the more audacious Talk to Her , it's less heavy-handed than Bad Education and Cruz is a revelation. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Director Pedro Almodovar's acclaimed supernatural-themed comedy starring Penelope Cruz. Cruz plays a Madrid mother and housewife of a drunk husband. She and her hairdressing sister are orphans by dint of a house fire back home in rural LaMancha. When their sole surviving relative there - their mum's sister - passes on, her past habit of talking to the girls' mother as if she were still on the mortal plane takes on a new and chilling significance. Review: Pedro Almodovar's masterpiece is still one of his best - Of all the most beautiful and moving films about motherhood, family and forgiveness, Pedro Almodóvar's Volver is pretty close to the top - probably neck and neck with All About My Mother (Todo sobre mi madre). Penelope Cruz’s performance as Raimunda, returning to her hometown after her mother’s death, is still spellbinding 20 years later and a high point in her career, especially in Spanish. It’s amazing how the humour carries across the language barrier, and that’s in part due to her unforgettable performance! The cinematography, costume design (as always) and twists and turns only add to the film’s perfection. Also worth noting is the accurate and faithful subtitling. A must-see for mothers, daughters and Almodovar fans - even if you’ve got no knowledge of the Spanish language. Review: Trying to lay things to rest - Penelope Cruz gives a standout performance as Raimunda in this strange tale of a village where most of the men are lovingly tended to in cemetery plots. The story takes many twists and turns, but principally this is a tale about Raimunda's indefatigable spirit and protection of her daughter. Almodovar captures the rhythm and feeling of small town life in Spain as Raimunda enlists the services of her neighbors to revive a restaurant, which becomes the hub of activities while the owner is away. In so doing, Raimunda hopes to disguise the sinister events that have taken place. Raimunda's sister, Sole, harbors a blithe spirit of sorts, whose return provides the premise for the movie and eventually answers many questions that are put forward. Augustina completes this provincial triptych as a hippie of sorts, who is forced to come to terms with her life when she finds out she has cancer. The characters feed off each other in typical Almodovarian fashion, but it is a conventional movie by his quixotic standards, and one of his most satisfying efforts, as it is sure to appeal across a broad spectrum of viewers, especially given Penelope Cruz' excellent performance.
| Contributor | Antonio De La Torre, Blanca Portillo, Carlos Blanco, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas, Pedro Almodovar, Penelope Cruz Contributor Antonio De La Torre, Blanca Portillo, Carlos Blanco, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas, Pedro Almodovar, Penelope Cruz See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 802 Reviews |
| Format | PAL |
| Genre | Special Interests |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05060002835722 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Manufacturer | Studiocanal |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 1 minute |
S**E
Pedro Almodovar's masterpiece is still one of his best
Of all the most beautiful and moving films about motherhood, family and forgiveness, Pedro Almodóvar's Volver is pretty close to the top - probably neck and neck with All About My Mother (Todo sobre mi madre). Penelope Cruz’s performance as Raimunda, returning to her hometown after her mother’s death, is still spellbinding 20 years later and a high point in her career, especially in Spanish. It’s amazing how the humour carries across the language barrier, and that’s in part due to her unforgettable performance! The cinematography, costume design (as always) and twists and turns only add to the film’s perfection. Also worth noting is the accurate and faithful subtitling. A must-see for mothers, daughters and Almodovar fans - even if you’ve got no knowledge of the Spanish language.
J**N
Trying to lay things to rest
Penelope Cruz gives a standout performance as Raimunda in this strange tale of a village where most of the men are lovingly tended to in cemetery plots. The story takes many twists and turns, but principally this is a tale about Raimunda's indefatigable spirit and protection of her daughter. Almodovar captures the rhythm and feeling of small town life in Spain as Raimunda enlists the services of her neighbors to revive a restaurant, which becomes the hub of activities while the owner is away. In so doing, Raimunda hopes to disguise the sinister events that have taken place. Raimunda's sister, Sole, harbors a blithe spirit of sorts, whose return provides the premise for the movie and eventually answers many questions that are put forward. Augustina completes this provincial triptych as a hippie of sorts, who is forced to come to terms with her life when she finds out she has cancer. The characters feed off each other in typical Almodovarian fashion, but it is a conventional movie by his quixotic standards, and one of his most satisfying efforts, as it is sure to appeal across a broad spectrum of viewers, especially given Penelope Cruz' excellent performance.
A**R
a highly entertaining but also deeply-moving masterpiece
Volver is a truly exceptional film and one well worth buying on DVD because it's the kind of film you're likely to want to watch time after time. The outstanding performances of all the actresses (and not just the delectable Penelope Cruz) are reason enough to delight the viewers, but in addition, despite the seriousness of the issues the film addresses, Almodovar has managed quite a bit of tongue-in-cheek humour. Indeed, at times it has an almost Dali-esque quality. A nice bonus is the interview with Almodovar and the actresses, all sitting around a big round table, and unlike some boring interviews one sometimes find as a bonus with DVDs of directors with an ego of Napoleonic proportions who just drivel on, this interview is worth the price of the DVD in itself.
K**O
an ok film
Had to study Volver for A Level Spanish... wasn’t majorly interesting at first but perhaps that was because my Spanish wasn’t that developed at the beginning so it was a bit like meh, but I watched it again before my exam and I enjoyed it !! it’s a bit long but it has an interesting storyline and if you know context or background of Almodóvar it’s even more so
F**Y
Great revision aid
Needed for 'A' level Spanish syllabus this has been a really helpful revision aid.
A**T
Superb!
Having seen this film three times in the cinema, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Each time I sat there with a wide grin planted firmly on my face. As the previous reviewer explained, you never quite know where this movie will take you next. Comedy, thriller, drama, mystery; Volver has it all! It will definately make you laugh, and probably trigger tears of emotion too. Penelope Cruz is a revelation. She is not only watchable (unlike her performances in English language films), but positively electric as she struts the streets of Madrid in a variety tight dresses, bouffant hairdos and stacked wedges. Not content with one award-worthy performance, Almodovar adds to this a supporting (almost all female) cast who play it pitch-perfect across the board. Don't miss this one!
E**S
Wonderful film - don't be put off by subtitles
I’ve been meaning to leave a review on this for ages. It’s a wonderful film for which the six main actresses deservedly won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. There’s no point in my going over the storyline, but it covers the relationships between women (mother/daughter, sisters, friends) with great truthfulness and a lot of humour but it is not ‘fluffy’, there’s an underlying grit running through the narrative. If you’re usually put off by subtitles, give this film a go, you’ll soon find yourself so absorbed you’ll forget about the subtitles.
S**Y
No Subtitles
Why does the version sold in europe not have subtitles, but the version sold in the US does?
S**O
Muy buena película
Es la segunda vez que la compro, la segunda me llegó sin subtítulos en español, a pesar de que la pedí con ellos y así la anunciaban. Pero ahora todo correcto. Gran actriz Penélope Cruz y el resto del equipo también. La recomiendo mucho.
R**Y
Mütter und Frauen...
Bei der Oscarverleihung 2007 erhielt Penelope Cruz für ihre wunderbare Darstellung in Pedro Almodovars "Volver" eine Oscarnominierung in der Kategorie "Beste Darstellerin". Die Konkurrenz war in diesem Jahrgang mit Helen Mirren (Die Queen), Kate Winslet (Little Children), Meryl Streep (Der Teufel trägt Prada) und Judi Dench (Tagebuch eines Skandals) besonders stark. Es gewann am Ende Helen Mirren und Penelope Cruz musste zwei Jahre warten - 2009 bekam sie den Oscar für ihre Nebenrolle in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona". Bei der Vergabe des europäischen Filmpreises im Jahr 2006 gewann "Volver" insgesamt fünf Auszeichnungen. Zwei gingen an Almodovar (beste Regie/Publikunspreis), ein weiterer an Kameramann Jose Luis Alcaine. Alberto Iglesias wurde für die Filmmusik ausgezeichnet und Penelope Cruz wurde zur besten Darstellerin gekürt. Es ist vielleicht die beste Rolle der spanischen Schauspielerin - hier erinnert sie an Dynamik und das Temperament der jungen Sophia Loren. "Volver" dreht sich um eine exzentrische Frauenfamilie aus einer windgepeitschten Region südlich von Madrid. Cruz spielt Raimunda, eine Frau aus der Arbeiterklasse, die alles tun muss, um ihre 14-jährige Tochter Paula zu beschützen. Zu allem Überfluss kehrt ihre Mutter Irene von den Toten zurück, um die losen Enden zu verknüpfen. Themen wie sexuellen Missbrauch, Einsamkeit und Tod werden behandelt und der Regisseur vermischt dabei die Genres Farce, Tragödie, Melodram und magischer Realismus. Der Film spielt in der Region La Mancha, Almodóvars Geburtsort. Der Filmemacher nannte seine Kindheit und Jugend als großen Einfluss auf viele Aspekte der Handlung und der Figuren. Raimunda (Penelope Cruz) und ihre Tochter Paula (Yohanna Cobo) leben mit Raimundas Ehemann Paco (Antonio de la Torre) zusammen, den Paula für ihren Vater hält. Als Paco versucht, Paula zu vergewaltigen und behauptet, er sei nicht ihr Vater, ersticht Paula ihn aus Selbstverteidigung. Raimunda behauptet, ihr Mann sei weggelaufen und versteckt seine Leiche in der Tiefkühltruhe eines nahegelegenen Restaurants, auf das sie für den abwesenden Besitzer Emilio aufpasst. Als Mitglieder eines Filmteams ins Restaurant kommen, um eine Woche lang Mahlzeiten zu liefern, schließt die findige Raimunda einen Deal ab, um in der Abwesenheit ihres Mannes dringend benötigtes Geld zu verdienen. Obwohl sie beide heute in Madrid leben, sind Raimunda und Sole (Lola Duenas) Schwestern, die in Alcanfor, einem kleinen Dorf in La Mancha, aufgewachsen sind. Ihre Eltern starben dort vor drei Jahren bei einem Brand. Unterdessen kehrt Sole zur Beerdigung ihrer betagten, demenzkranken Tante Paula (Chus Lampreave) zurück. Nachbarin Agustina (Blanca Portillo) gesteht Sole, Paula mit dem Geist von Soles und Raimundas Mutter Irene (Carmen Maura) sprechen gehört zu haben. Als Sole dem Geist ihrer Mutter selbst im Haus ihrer Tante Paula begegnet, stellt sie bei ihrer Rückkehr nach Madrid fest, dass sich der Geist im Kofferraum ihres Autos versteckt hat. Sole lässt Irene bei sich wohnen, um ihr in dem illegalen Friseursalon auszuhelfen, den Sole von ihrer Wohnung aus betreibt. Dabei gibt sie sich als russische Einwanderin aus, die kein Spanisch spricht. Die beiden verheimlichen Irenes Anwesenheit vor Raimunda, die ihre Mutter hasst. Raimunda enthüllt Paula, dass Paco nicht ihr leiblicher Vater war, und verspricht, ihr später die ganze Geschichte zu erzählen. Raimunda lässt Paula bei Sole zurück und mietet mit Hilfe zweier bezahlter, ebenso kritikloser Nachbarinnen einen Lieferwagen. Sie transportiert die Gefriertruhe mit der Leiche zu einer Stelle am Fluss Júcar, wo sie diese begräbt. Währenddessen kommt Agustina, bei der Krebs im Endstadium diagnostiziert wurde, zur Behandlung nach Madrid. Als Raimunda sie im Krankenhaus besucht, fragt Agustina Raimunda, ob sie den Geist ihrer Mutter gesehen habe. Raimunda befürchtet, dass auch Agustina an Demenz leidet. Agustina hofft, der Geist könne ihr von ihrer eigenen Mutter erzählen, die vor drei Jahren verschwunden ist. Während ihres Aufenthalts in Soles Wohnung begegnet Paula dem Geist ihrer Großmutter und kommt ihr näher. In der nächsten Nacht kommt Agustina ins Restaurant und enthüllt zwei überraschende Geheimnisse: Ihre Mutter und Raimundas Vater hatten eine Affäre, und ihre Mutter verschwand am selben Tag, an dem Raimundas Eltern starben... Der Film stammt aus Almodovars stärkster Schaffenphase, was auch die Vorgängerfilme "Sprich mit ihr", "La Mala Education" und "Alles über meine Mutter"eindrücklich beweisen. Sämtliche Darstellerin spielen grandios - in Cannes wurden das gesamte weibliche Darstellerensemble Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas,Yohana Cobo, Blnaca Portillo und Chus Lampreave mit dem Preis "Beste Darstellerin" ausgezeichnet. Details der Geschichte – Tod, Krebs, Verrat, Verlassenwerden durch die Eltern, noch mehr Tod – zu erzählen, würde einen Eindruck von Trostlosigkeit und Leid erwecken. Doch nichts könnte weiter vom Geist von „Volver“ entfernt sein, der heiter ist, ohne leichtfertig zu wirken, und tröstend, ohne jemals rührselig zu werden. Herr Almodóvar erkennt das Unglück an – und nimmt es ernst – aus einer Perspektive, die im Grunde komisch ist. Nur wenige Filmemacher haben es geschafft, Elend und Verhängnis so überzeugend zu lächeln - es ist einer der leichtesten Filme von Almodovar. Natürlich wurde die Leistung auch an der Kinokasse mit einem Umsatz von 87,2 Millionen Dollar äusserst üppig belohnt.
G**O
Un Almodovar !
typiquement espagnol
A**R
This is great. A really really great film
This is great. A really really great film. This is the standard that Pedro has set. Penelope Cruz in her finest role. Watch this film over and over again.
松**子
ペネロペクロスの美しさ
ある意味、恐ろしくもあり阿保らしいいストリーですが、魅了するするのは女優の魅力とスペイン文化というか、お皿の模様やドレスの柄の美しさ、そして何より木を刻むペネロペの表情です。百聞は一見に如かず、みなけりゃわからない。素敵な映画です。
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