Warning: This movie is only supposed to be available for streaming until Dec. 14th. Act fast!
Some movies are inspiring because they explore the wonder and joy that true love can bring. This isn't one of those movies. This is a movie that delves into the darker aspects of love. The way that love can make you do terrible, hateful, vengeful things. This movie shows us what some of our more primitive emotions can drive us to do.
Spanish director Pedro Almodovar has never shied away from exploring sex in his movies and this one certainly isn't any different. Live Flesh features a young Javier Bardem (who you may know as the creepy guy from No Country for Old Men), a complicated Francesca Neri, and a revenge-filled performance from Liberto Rabal. The story revolves around the three of them in a unique love triangle that goes deeper than just jealousy over one man taking the others lover. Bardem plays an officer, who gets shot by Rabal and Neri flip-flops between the love and guilt she feels for both of them. It gets complicated, as love and passion always does, but the story is compelling enough to keep you interested between dirty sex scenes.
If you like your passion mixed in with a little anger, you should enjoy this film.
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The Standard 5:
Why is it in your queue? I was curious to see some other movies featuring Javier Bardem.
Is it artsy? No, but it is in Spanish, for some subtitles count as artsy.
What stood out the most to you? Penelope Cruz giving birth, and the cutting of the umbilical cord. You'll know what I'm talking about.
What mood should I be in to watch this movie? In the mood to explore some of the more base emotions of life.
What rating did you give it on Netflix? 4 Stars.
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