Nov 13 06
Volver
One of the most enjoyable films of the year. An entertaining plot performed by excellent actors.
I have always thought that Almodovar, an otherwise brilliant filmmaker, was also a bit immature: his films tried to shock as much as (or more) than to please.
He began to grow out of this with Talk to Her, and now the process is complete. Volver is more lighthearted, but deeper and more meaningful than Talk to Her. Almodovar has matured; he films as if he has nothing to prove and the result is a masterpiece.
Rating: Excellent.