Talk to Her
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · 2002 ·
Talk to Her (2002) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Original Screenplay, Academy Awards 2003
Sony Pictures Classics Where to watch
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
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Is Talk to Her worth watching?
Yes — Talk to Her earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Almodóvar's most controversial romance is tender, provocative, and formally daring.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Talk to Her about?
Two men bond while caring for comatose women, exploring desire, devotion, and the ethics of love at the edge of consciousness.
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Critic Reviews
Talk to Her (2002) Review: A Spanish Classic
★★★★½
Pedro Almodóvar's Talk to Her (2002) endures as a defining drama landmark from Spain, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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