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Movie Description Following the success of his 1999 film, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER, Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar presents TALK TO HER. Driven by similar themes of fate, destiny, magic, and chance happenings, TALK TO HER is the tale of two men whose lives intertwine unpredictably. Benigno (Javier Cámara) is a dedicated nurse working at a special clinic for coma patients. He is responsible for Alicia (Leonor Watling), a student of modern dance who he met only once, four years earlier, before she fell into a coma. Happy, open-minded, and full of hope, Benigno brings an air of joy and love to the clinic. Marco (Darío Grandinetti), a freelance journalist, has fallen in love with the famous female bullfighter Lydia (Rosario Flores). Though he does his best to be an attentive lover to her, he is haunted by his past, and is unable to step out of his own shell. When Lydia is gored and falls into a coma, placed in the same clinic as Alicia, Marco and Benigno instantly become friends. They are each other's perfect counterpart and it is instantly evident that they need each other and care for each other deeply. But it is not until after they part, and a new aspect of Benigno's personality surfaces, that the strength of their friendship is tested and proven. Almodóvar has created a true work of art with TALK TO HER. Its photography offers one after another clean colorful setting, its musical score is peppered with great moments such as a breathtaking performance by Caetano Veloso of his song "Cucurrucucu paloma," and its inclusion of moving dance performances by Pina Bausch ("Café Müller" and "Masurca Fogo") bring an element of abstract sadness and beauty to the film. This film really had a twist. I wasn't expecting this film to be interesting but that is one that about Almodóvar is that you really never know what to expect from him. Just when you think that you know what the film will be all about, POW! He surprises his audiences with a Whammy! Enjoy!~~~~~~Read full review
I am in the process of replacing a vast VHS library. Talk To Her is one of those films that I saw right on the cusp of VHS being outdated for me and my buying into DVD. Some how it never was purchased. It came back to me when I started taking on the task replacing my library and realized many of my titles were out of print! I couldn't remember all of the details from the film...only that I loved it in the way I love All About My Mother (already have on DVD) and Tie Me Up Tie Me Down (own on VHS). Talk To Her was one of my many great film finds on Ebay! Pedro Almodovar is brilliant in bringing passion to the screen no matter how sometimes twisted it can be! You care about all of the characters inspite of their glaring imperfections! It is a must see! You will be overwhelmed with Caetono Veloso's appearance and singing of Cucurrucucu Paloma. There is amazing beauty in the simplicty of this film about love that Almodvar cloaks in an intricate tapestry of bullfighting, comas, betrayal, rape, birth, death and recovery! Don't want to give away too much just intrege you with these elements. I fell in love with it all over again! See it! You will love it too!Read full review
As always, Director, Pedro Almodovar doesn't disappoint. This is a beautiful testament to unique individuals, friendships, life situations and that above all, the definitions of those things are always expanding and are never absolutes. Conventional wisdom types need not apply! This film is as beautiful and as touching as it is bizarre, but so true to life. It'll make you laugh as much as it will make you cry. I loved this film!
***MINIMAL SPOILERS*** A bullfighting won by the bull sends the female bullfighter Lydia ( Rosario Flores) to the hospital, in a coma. When Lydia's boyfriend Marco( Dario Grandinetti) goes to visit her, he discovers that another woman named Alicia( Leonor Watling) is also in a similar comatose state. Mario meets then befriends the male nurse that is hired to care for Alicia, Benigno( Javier Camara). Mario soons discovers that Benigno is obsessed with Alicia, despite her not being to move at all.
Incredible commentary on the weakness that is the "human condition" The acting, particularly of the two lead males, is exceptional. I enjoy foreign films, and if you're averse to subtitles, pass on this one. Personally, I find this a very compelling yet tragic film. Great!
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