It's an insightful look at male emotional responses. Marco and Benigno form a surprising bond, seemingly against all logic. The film contains various forms of "love," including unreturned affections, relationships that follow breakups, and even aggression, all within its fairly brief running time. Almodóvar found a rich vein with this story and explores it exceptionally well. The movie presents some challenging moral…

This is truly unlike anything else I've encountered, particularly concerning the narrative and Benigno's actions. While what he did was undeniably terrible, I still experienced a sense of sadness for him. It's such an affecting story, and I appreciated how the friendship developed, even though I didn’t connect with the writer or matador characters. I found myself completely engrossed in watching it at Sundance, right…