Fresh
The movie is full of familiar Almodovar fare, but it feels freshened.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
The Flower of My Secret
Every woman has a secret...
1995 · 1h 46m · R
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar
Overview
Middle-aged romance author Leo writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
86%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Though The Flower of My Secret is a slight work, it is a pleasing return to form.
Caryn James, New York Times
Fresh
An intimate, beautifully wrought work, it reflects a new maturity in Almodovar's work and is one of his best pictures.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
It's a witty, intelligent scramble, and it's beautifully mounted.
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten
Likely to be disappointing to Almodovar's admirers, and inexplicable to anyone else.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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