one of the best i've seen this year. Almodovar's style is steadily growing on me and I found myself really engrossed in the story (even though his endings always slightly dissapoint me with the exception of Volver) and Penelope looked more beautiful than ever since Almo knows how to light her perfectly with his eyes closed and back turned.

I wouldn't be surprised if the cinematography got an oscar nom. the visuals throughout the story just pop out at you.

i'd recommend it to any almovodar fan, any penelope fan and any fan and soap opera fanatics. Unlike some of the replies this wasn't as melodramatic as his past films but it definitely steers in that direction once again.