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Unconscious

Uncover Hidden Desires.

2004 · 1h 40m · R Comedy, Mystery, Romance
Directed by Joaquín Oristrell

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Overview

A Freudian comedy set in Barcelona, 1913, that playfully questions sexual taboos through a Sherlock Holmes-style investigation.

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85%
Tomatometer
Fresh

The film is sustained effortlessly by the charismatic Watling and Tosar, who are among Spain's most popular movie stars.

Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Fresh

Laboring in the wide shadow of Almodovar and lacking much in the way of visual distinction, Unconscious compensates with its cast's full-tilt commitment to rip-snorting farce.

John Patterson, L.A. Weekly
Rotten

The comedy is too broad, lacking the subtlety that the film's high-brow intentions require.

V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Fresh

The Freudian farce Unconscious is paced so breathlessly that it keeps you panting to keep up with each new plot twist.

Stephen Holden, New York Times
Fresh

Are the Spanish the only ones these days able to make movie comedies that are smart, sexy, wacky and graceful all at once?

Gene Seymour, Newsday

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