Blogcritics Comments on Pedro Almodóvar's Bad Education: Collage

Comment by Alan Dale on Pedro Almod�var's Bad Education: Collage

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:31:02 EST

Hey Leslie, Thanks for the message. I haven't seen Volver yet, but want to, of course. They're rolling it out slowly. I did see Notes on a Scandal, reluctantly, but loved it. Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett finally earn the praise they usually receive no matter what. Working on that right now.

Comment by Leslie Bohn on Pedro Almod�var's Bad Education: Collage

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:30:00 EST

Alan, your posts are terrific. As usual, you've gotten to the heart of this film's appeal -- and its flaws. We're never really given the opportunity to wallow in the characters' amorality, like in a really good nihilistic noir. Your great essay puts name to what I felt as I watched, and why i came off entertained and intrigued but unsatisfied. Can't wait to read your take on Volver, which was also affecting but problematic. Why does its plot seem so perfunctory, when it's really a plot-driven movie after all? I look forward to your take crystallizing my thoughts for me!

Comment by S on Pedro Almod�var's Bad Education: Collage

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:56:15 EST

eew, I really don't agree

Comment by Alan Dale on Pedro Almod�var's Bad Education: Collage

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 10:29:00 EST

Thank you. I find it tricky to write a review about a movie that's way above average but still doesn't work. At some point I start feeling ridiculously picky, doctrinaire. So I'm doubly glad you enjoyed it.

Comment by Triniman on Pedro Almod�var's Bad Education: Collage

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 01:35:25 EST

Superbly written review, Alan.