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  • Broken Embraces
  • Opened November 20, 2009 | Runtime:2 hr. 8 min.
  • R
    sexual content, language and some drug material
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says not for kids. Read More
  • The story of Mateo, Lena, Judit and Ernesto Martel is a story of “amour fou”, dominated by fatality, jealously, the abuse of power, treachery and a guilt complex. A moving and terrible story, the most expressive image of which is the photo of two Read More
  • Cast: Penélope Cruz, Blanca Portillo, Lluís Homar, José Luis Gómez, Ruben Ochandiano
  • Director: Pedro Almodóvar
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Melodrama, Post-Noir (Modern Noir)

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Broken Embraces Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Well Crafted and Enjoyable Movie

    This is a well told story in the fine tradition of Truffaut. It is also an homage to movie making and how editing can make or break a movie. This may not be a movie for traditional American taste buds, but if one is a fan of film that does not focus on violence primarily to gain your attention and also loves the fine-tuned development of character and a deft touch in dealing with the gamut of human emotions, this will be a film for you.

    The directing was first class and everyone of the actors was stellar in defining their character. It was one of the most satisfying movie experiences my wife and I have had in long time. We are fairly certain that a second viewing would reveal some elements that we likely missed in our first viewing.

    This is probably not a film for children, nor for those who prefer action to well-scripted dialog.

  • Must Go!

    Broken Embraces

    One of the greastest movies I have seen in a long time. It is a must see movie! I expect to see many awards for this movie. Peneelope Cruz will be an Oscar contender.

  • Must Go!

    Almodovar again

    Just another beautifull artwork from this exelent director. It's not that intence like "talk to her" or "la mala educación" but remember that still being Almodovar. I totaly recomend this movie

Broken Embraces Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    A voluptuary of a film, drunk on primary colors, caressing Penelope Cruz, using...

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Many of the characters go by two different names. So best advice for optimum...

  • 90
    The New York Times | A.O. Scott

    Broken Embraces leaves the viewer in a contradictory state, a mixture of...

  • 88
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    Cruz exudes a sensual aura of mystery that holds you spellbound. And Almodvar,...

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