The surprising thing about this film is the sex scenes. I've seen previous films by Almodovar and he has never been as explicit as this.
I find it very exciting that Gael chose to do this movie but it seems obvious to me that Almodovar recognises his beauty. The camera caresses his body and his face and Gael gives an amazing performance as each of the three characters he portrays - Ignacio/Angel/Juan. For each one he subtly changes the way his whole body and face works and I found this to be a cunning and subtle performance overall.
The film is also a very sexy experience and another surprise is that there are almost no female characters in the whole film - another thing Almodovar does not normally do.
The plot sustains the level of mystery and the changing of actors throughout adds to the suspense as well as being an original way of telling a story.
The costumes, designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier, are superb down to the sunglasses and paisley shirts and I love the way Almodovar's films are always colourful. This makes for an aesthetically pleasing experience and one I would definitely recommend anyone to see.
I find it very exciting that Gael chose to do this movie but it seems obvious to me that Almodovar recognises his beauty. The camera caresses his body and his face and Gael gives an amazing performance as each of the three characters he portrays - Ignacio/Angel/Juan. For each one he subtly changes the way his whole body and face works and I found this to be a cunning and subtle performance overall.
The film is also a very sexy experience and another surprise is that there are almost no female characters in the whole film - another thing Almodovar does not normally do.
The plot sustains the level of mystery and the changing of actors throughout adds to the suspense as well as being an original way of telling a story.
The costumes, designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier, are superb down to the sunglasses and paisley shirts and I love the way Almodovar's films are always colourful. This makes for an aesthetically pleasing experience and one I would definitely recommend anyone to see.