Reviews — All About My Mother
Audience write-ups from TMDB
CinemaSerf
Following a devastating event that deeply affects Manuela (Cecilia Roth), she returns to her childhood home in Barcelona with the intention of reconnecting with her transgender husband (Toni Cantó) and sharing difficult news. Upon arriving, she finds herself reunited with her cross-dressing friend “Agrado” (played exceptionally by Antonio San Juan), which marks the beginning of a pleasant and engaging exploration of …
CinemaSerf
Following a devastating event that deeply affects Manuela (Cecilia Roth), she returns to her former home in Barcelona with the intention of reconnecting with her transgender husband, Toni Cantó, and sharing difficult news. Upon arriving in the city, she finds herself reunited with her cross-dressing friend, Agrafo, portrayed brilliantly by Antonio San Juan, and this marks the beginning of a pleasant and engaging expl…
badelf
It’s an Almodóvar movie, which automatically puts it in the realm of excellent films. However, this particular offering truly stands out; the visuals, the people we meet, the narrative itself, and the genuine feeling it evokes are all exceptionally well done. It's possible that this is his finest work yet.
lmao7
The nods to classic films like All About Eve and A Streetcar Named Desire immediately grabbed my interest. It’s a movie that blends melodrama with touches of humor. There's one scene I particularly enjoyed—when the four women were all on the couch, just talking and laughing together. I really liked all the characters; perhaps Nina was less appealing. Agrado stood out! Penelope made for a stunning nun, though her circ…

