Following the death of his spouse in a fire, surgeon "Ledgard" (Antonio Banderas) has dedicated years to creating burn-resistant skin. After numerous attempts, he seems close to achieving success, though questions arise about how he’s been able to develop this innovative material. The audience isn't the only one who finds things questionable; as his colleagues express increasing doubt, we start uncovering details abo…

The movie delivers: it’s gripping, intense, shocking, dramatic, and captivating… though it also feels harsh and quite illogical when you examine the specifics. As far as I can recall, this was my introduction to Pedro Almodóvar's work, and it met my expectations. I had heard that he was a visually inventive director who wasn’t afraid to portray unpleasant realities with authenticity, and that he often presented co…