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Kika

A memorable, surreal and bizarre comedy in the best Almódovar style!

1993 · 1h 57m · Unrated Comedy, Drama
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

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Overview

When American author Nicholas brings in a cosmetologist named Kika to prepare the corpse of his recently deceased son, she inadvertently revives the young man, then falls in love with him. Forces conspire against the couple, though, as Nicholas wants Kika for himself.

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All reviews
59%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Kika is actually one of this film maker's more buoyant recent efforts, a sly, rambunctious satire that moves along merrily until it collapses -- as many Almodovar films finally do -- under the weight of its own clutter.

Janet Maslin, New York Times
Fresh

It doesn't matter that Kika doesn't make sense -- doesn't even try to make sense. It's just so much fun to watch.

Joe Brown, Washington Post
Rotten

Something alarming has happened to Almodovar: He has become commonplace and predictable.

Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Rotten

Almodovar's central parody is strong enough to save this film from floundering too much or too often. It's daring and nasty, but rarely brilliant.

James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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