I am not sure what Pedro was thinking when he wrote this film, considering he made the Oscar-nominated 'Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown' five years earlier.
The film tries too hard to be a comedy. Veronika Forque is over-the-top in her performance, which is the point in most of Pedro's films, but this is exaggerated. There is nothing comedic about the infamous rape scene, nor should rape be classified as comedy ever.
I do appreciate the character Andrea, because she represents the media in how she considers every horrific event as news entertainment. Perhaps that is the point Pedro Almodovar wanted to make. Otherwise the rest of the film falls flat.
Do not make this film have you turn away from such a wonderful director. His later works are masterpieces, and he only improves through age. I recommend any of his other films, especially 'Broken Embraces' or 'Volver'.
The film tries too hard to be a comedy. Veronika Forque is over-the-top in her performance, which is the point in most of Pedro's films, but this is exaggerated. There is nothing comedic about the infamous rape scene, nor should rape be classified as comedy ever.
I do appreciate the character Andrea, because she represents the media in how she considers every horrific event as news entertainment. Perhaps that is the point Pedro Almodovar wanted to make. Otherwise the rest of the film falls flat.
Do not make this film have you turn away from such a wonderful director. His later works are masterpieces, and he only improves through age. I recommend any of his other films, especially 'Broken Embraces' or 'Volver'.