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Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton lead Oscar-winning director Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, an adaptation of Sigrid Nunez's novel and...
Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton lead Oscar-winning director Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, an adaptation of Sigrid Nunez's novel and winner of the Golden Lion at Venice 2024.
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter. Eventually, they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
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81 %190 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
76 %171 reviewsAudience score rating
"Extravagant and engrossing."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"All about death, yet... it’s powerfully on the side of life."
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Variety
Variety"A richly textured film."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"A heartfelt portrait of friendship."
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly"The hot Latin lovers have been replaced by pink snow, and the homoeroticism has been dialled down, but this is Almodóvar’s America and it’s a delight."
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Time Out
Time Out"A dark hit."
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The Times
The Times"As mature as it is, it still has glimmers of cheeky humour and campy melodrama."
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BBC
BBC"If it's possible to make a joyful movie about death, Almodóvar has just done it."
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Time Magazine
Time Magazine"A mixed bag that eventually delivers."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A clunky disappointment."
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The Telegraph
The Telegraph"For a movie about death, (Almodóvar's) latest is full of life."
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Autostraddle
Autostraddle"Strange, affecting, atmospheric, the film lingers like a ghost."
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Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal"Despite such promise, the film is also didactic, strained and unsure of itself."
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Independent
Independent"Quiet yet moving."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"There are things to admire, but this is a lesser offering from a great director."
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The Irish Times
The Irish TimesThe Room Next Door | Details
Award winner- Winner of the Golden Lion (Best Film) and Brian Award at Venice Film Festival 2024.
- Rating
- M, Offensive language, suicide references & drug references
- Runtime
- 107
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- Spain
