Talk to Her (2002) Review: A Spanish Classic
★★★★½ 4.5/5
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
Is Talk to Her worth watching?
Yes — Talk to Her remains one of the most celebrated films from Spain, with a 91% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 91% Critic Score, 93% Audience Score, 86 Metascore, 4.2 on Letterboxd, and 7.8 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Spain” list.
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. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, the film stars Javier Cámara, Darío Grandinetti, Leonor Watling, and remains a reference point for Drama and Romance filmmaking from Spain.
Should you watch Talk to Her?
Yes, without hesitation — Talk to Her rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 112 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Almodóvar’s most controversial romance is tender, provocative, and formally daring.
Where can I watch Talk to Her?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Talk to Her (2002) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt0287467) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Spain on NewMoviesReviews.com.