Talk to Her

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Talk to Her

R

Released Nov 22, 2002

1h 52m

Drama

Romance

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Male nurse Benigno (Javier Cámara) becomes infatuated with a complete stranger when he watches dancer Alicia (Leonor Watling) practicing from the anonymity of his apartment. After being injured in a car accident, Alicia is brought to a nearby hospital, where Benigno serendipitously happens to be her caregiver. When wounded bullfighter Lydia (Rosario Flores) is brought into the same ward, her companion, writer Marco (Darío Grandinetti), begins to bond with Benigno.

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Critics Consensus

Another masterful, compassionate work from Pedro Almodovar.

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Matthew Turner

Empire Magazine

A superb soundtrack, great performances and just a hint of controversy, this is Almodóvar on top form.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 25, 2024

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Almodovar uses the characters' unlikely predicaments to show how we define ourselves by narration, but his story is so overdetermined that ultimately the two men seem as constrained as their brain-dead sweethearts.

Jan 11, 2008

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David Ansen

Newsweek

It's Almodovar's most mature and mysterious movie.

Nov 1, 2007

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Almodovar’s simple script reveals itself in complex ways, asking the audience to empathize with his characters in situations that seem unusual, but feel all too human.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 4, 2022

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Jane Freebury

The Canberra Times (Australia)

Almodovar's unique vision creates a sensual, extravagant world of its own.

Aug 18, 2022

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

Almodóvar glibly, superficially and without opposition presents contemporary Spain as a series of beautiful images, largely devoid of a social context.

Mar 5, 2021

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Leaburn O

Saw this a few years back and found it loooing. Didn’t resonate with me. Watched on DVD.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Audience Member

“Talk to Her” is one of Almodóvar’s most remarkable works. It compels you to reflect on your own moral views. The film is stunningly crafted, with each scene artistically framed to evoke a sense of traditional painting. The music, including the score and the songs, is exceptional, with Caetano Veloso’s performance being a standout. The plot is not only engaging and intricate but also enlightening in unexpected ways. It’s truly a must-see. Don’t miss this cinematic gem!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Alexsander F

Surpreendente e cheio de suspense!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Alex M

One of the best movies I've ever seen. It's unfortunate that Almadovar no longer creates such compelling films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/24

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Kyle M

During the first viewing, it dozes apathetically until the prompt gets truly realized and grasped as a social statement treading delicately on certain themes that convincingly deserves a second viewing with the newfound mindset. Appreciation has already been set over how it was remarkably well-made buoyed by fine performances albeit convoluting characterized connections blurred. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/12/23

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Synopsis

Male nurse Benigno (Javier Cámara) becomes infatuated with a complete stranger when he watches dancer Alicia (Leonor Watling) practicing from the anonymity of his apartment. After being injured in a car accident, Alicia is brought to a nearby hospital, where Benigno serendipitously happens to be her caregiver. When wounded bullfighter Lydia (Rosario Flores) is brought into the same ward, her companion, writer Marco (Darío Grandinetti), begins to bond with Benigno.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Producer: Agustín Almodóvar
Screenwriter: Pedro Almodóvar
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Antena 3 Televisión, Via Digital, El Deseo S.A., Good Machine
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Nudity|Some Language)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: European Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 25, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.3M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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