Review of Parallel Mothers (2021) by Karen Gordon for Original-Cin — 11 Feb 2022
On the surface, Parallel Mothers is an engaging melodrama centred around a fabulous performance by Penélope Cruz. But, as is typical of Pedro Almodóvar’s movies, this easygoing, entertaining film is deeply layered, dealing with issues of personal morality and family ties, mixed with a reminder of Spain’s dark and not-so-distant fascist past.
You can read the full review where it was originally posted online.
This review of Parallel Mothers (2021) was written by Karen Gordon and published by Original-Cin on 11 February 2022.
Parallel Mothers has generally received very positive reviews.
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