Tacones lejanos (High Heels)

Generally considered "lesser Almodovar" by many writer/critics, "Tacones Lejanos" is, in fact, one of the director's most stunning works. This film's true themes/motif pays tribute to "Golden Age Hollywood" and it's mythic lore. Aldomovar deliberately crafted this film as "homage" to... Full review

(Contains spoilers) Pedro Almodovar's gaily colored character study depicts the intricate mother-daughter relationship between Rebeca (Victoria Abril), an insignificant daughter, and Becky del Paramo (Marisa Paredes), her idolized actress-mother. From childhood this busy diva was conspicuous by her absence and the... Full review

I like the films made by director Pedro Almodóvar and 'Tacones Lejanos' ('High Heels') is no exception. Even his lesser film ('Kika') have something to enjoy, most of all because they are so very different from other films you have seen.... Full review

It might seem incredible to believe now that in the early 1990s Pedro Almodovar, now firmly one of the great directors, was thought to have lost his way. The films had become excessively formal they said, squeezing out character, comedy and... Full review

This scene develops into truly inspired comedy.....But now here is "High Heels," a film of great color and vitality....The acting style of his work seems inspired by the films of Douglas Sirk and Rainer Werner Fassbinder, filtered through "Dynasty..... ... Full Review

This scene develops into truly inspired comedy.....But now here is " High Heels ," a film of great color and vitality....The acting style of his work seems inspired by the films of Douglas Sirk and Rainer Werner Fassbinder , filtered through "Dynasty..... ... Full Review

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