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Movie Reviews of Queens
Movie Review: Mejor, que he pensado!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this at my local video (video...oooh, I'm I dating myself?), and was really tired. It was Friday night, didn't want to go out, and too tired for to be outraged by another Michael Myers or expose film. I saw this, and thougt, "okay, this is going to be silly, but needed a gay escape movie.
Within the first 10 minutes, I thought, "okay, the usual suspects, incredibly happy, model couples, living a lavish lifestyle that most gay and lesbians really can't afford (at least not without racking up the cards)." As the movie started to unfold, and I recognized many of the actors from Almodovar and other Spanish languaged, films. They kept appearing, and yet more. I thought,"Well Antonio Banderas started his career with great films, but had to do films that paid the bills too, why not these folks?" It was clear, that the actors chose to participate in this movie, because they wanted to (sure, they got paid, but actors need "green love," too). They all did a great job.
This film really surprised me. In fact, so much, that I watched it with my roommate, and later with a friend. A total of 3 viewings in 1 weekend! Everyone really enjoyed it.
I ended up buying this film. Yeah, this film will never win a Golden Globe Award, nor does it deserve one, but it was a great escape, yet left me with things to think about. In particular, the timeliness of this movie, as nations and communities around the world are starting to valid gay marriages (and Spain, or course, in the fore front). I'll leave it at that.
I'll be watching this one with other friends, in years to come. Enjoy!
Movie Review: Queens (Reinas) (2005)
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie obviously plays with the word "queens". Queens are the grooms who are planning their collective marriage soon after Spain recognition of their right; truth be told no one of them is a real "queen", maybe only Miguel, the son of wealthy hotel chain owner, Carmen Maura, who has problem to be in synthony with his future husband's mother and also her dog. His lover is fitness trainer Oscar who is all but not flamboyant. Then there is lawyer Hugo and his politician future husband Narciso. Where Hugo is still fighting his homosexuality, Narciso is all for being out and proud... but there will be some cheating around from both side that will put in danger their future marriage. And finally there are sweet lovers Jonas and Rafa, two former teenager fiancees that, despite social status difference and the issue between their respective parents, fought against everyone and everything to finally be able to claim their love.
BTW the second meaning of the word "queens" refers to all the great female actresses who play the role of the mothers.
The movie is a classical example of modern Spanish cinema, a choral movie full of situation and great actors, with a funny mood that never let go down the smile.
Movie Review: Funny light and very Almodovar movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This Spanish movie has the Gay marriage theme, but is one of the funniest movies I've seen. It's with no doubt better than most of the gay american comedies. It has also a great casting, Carmen Maura, Marisa Paredes , Veronica Forque, Jorge Perrugoria(cuban actor from Strawberry and Chocolate)
If you love Pedro Almodovar you'll love this movie too, same style, more modern, very good actors.
Movie Review: Almodovarian Kitch
Summary: 5 Stars
Thoroughly enjoyable light entertainment.
Every movie doesn't have to change the world.
Can't go wrong with those actresses.
I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Movie Review: amazon service
Summary: 5 Stars
I am always happy with my Amazon purchases. I'm sure they CAN at time make an error but 99.99 % they get it right. Keep up the good work and don't sell out to make a quick billion !