What Have I Done to Deserve This?

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What Have I Done to Deserve This?

1984

1h 40m

Comedy

Drama

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81%

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A Spanish cleaning lady with a chaotic life, Gloria (Carmen Maura) resides in an apartment with her cranky husband, Antonio (Angel de Andres-Lopez) ; their two trouble-prone sons; and Gloria's ruthless mother-in-law. With little emotional support, Gloria finds herself at wit's end, and is pushed over the edge when an argument with her husband leads to his accidental death. As Gloria deals with the morbid matter, other eccentric characters enter the picture, only adding to the craziness.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

A somewhat harsh critique of a Spanish culture that dooms women to indentured servitude.

Rated: B+

May 4, 2005

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Diverting, with a light suggestion of talent.

Jan 1, 2000

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Hilary Mantel

The Spectator

When Almodóvar attempts a plot the film becomes tedious.

Aug 30, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Vacant black comedy.

Rated: C+

Mar 5, 2014

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Almodovar's fourth feature (but the first to be released in the US) may be one of his most realistic films, an offbeat, darkly humorous feminist comedy with a great performance by Carmen Maura.

Rated: B+

Mar 7, 2011

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

It's all a lot like early period John Waters -- only better acted and set in Madrid.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 20, 2008

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Almodovar's early work and a crazy mish-mash of different motives and plots that results in a funny and watchable feature.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Great characters, great actors and such a crazy storie. Really entertaining to watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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A real masterpiece. The gifted Spanish director really understands the social backround of a woman's supression and creates an excellent dramedy. The film is easy to watch, exceptional directed and has real depth.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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7.0/10, my review: http://wp.me/p1eXom-2hd

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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A very revealing black comedy about Spanish Culture. A delicious blend of Satire, Sex and Social Drama.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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F-O 8.3 [Pedro Almodóvar]

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Synopsis

A Spanish cleaning lady with a chaotic life, Gloria (Carmen Maura) resides in an apartment with her cranky husband, Antonio (Angel de Andres-Lopez) ; their two trouble-prone sons; and Gloria's ruthless mother-in-law. With little emotional support, Gloria finds herself at wit's end, and is pushed over the edge when an argument with her husband leads to his accidental death. As Gloria deals with the morbid matter, other eccentric characters enter the picture, only adding to the craziness.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Screenwriter: Pedro Almodóvar
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 40m

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