A lot of people (including my girlfriend) have described this as a full on grandma movie, meaning it plays out like a soap opera. I agree. Yet, I found the whole film entertaining and just flat out well done. It was emotional when it needed to be and funny when it could. Cruz wasn't as fantastic as her nomination might state but she was indeed very nice to watch. Overall it's a good little film and also my first taste of Almodovar.
7.5/10
That ending. Geez that ending was good. As a first watch I felt like it was a bit slow which for films that I like just means that it needs a second viewing. Those are the films that usually stick with me and leave a lasting impression. This could definitely be one of those films. The ending like I said was just very haunting and lasting and I'm looking forward to a second viewing after it sinks in more.
8/10