How was it? I dozed a bit in the middle of the film, but I was tired and that did not sit well with the afternoon projection and the middle part of movie is a bit stretched. It's true Almodovar, beautifully shot, strong colors, full of fools at edge of breaking. My wife was shocked by the sensless violence and commented that before Almodovar had loved his characters

It's my first Pedro Almodóvar's movie.i decided to watch other movies.İ have too much emotion while watching movie.That is power of movie.Most of users say acting is perfect especially Antonio Banderas(Robert).İ agree with them but beyond the acting the scenario is very well structured.

Enigmatic at first, The Skin I Live In (also known as La piel que habito) peels its layers one by one, for it is mysterious during its first act, delivers a shocking jolt in the middle when all the scattered dots are connected, and culminates on a tragic & heartbreaking note in the finale to finish as one psychological thriller that's exquisitely crafted & expertly told.The story of The Skin I Live In follows a plastic surgeon who's managed to create a synthetic skin that can withstand any kind of damage. Unbeknownst to the outside world, his patient is a young woman whom he's kept captive in his secluded estate over the years. As the plot moves forward, the events that led him on the path of his current obsession are revealed.Written & directed by Pedro Almodóvar, this is my first stint with his works and although the story seemed to be headed nowhere at first, the mystifying aura of it was able to keep the interest alive long enough before the secrets are unveiled, and ultimately leaves a positive impression when it's all over. Themes of obsession, identity, sexual violence & revenge are tackled & finely explored.The images brim with a piercing clarity and the entire film is gorgeously photographed from start to finish. Camera is effectively utilised and whether it's calm or chaotic scenes, it retains its still & silent operation. Editing is finely carried out for the most part although there are a few times when a scene lingers on for longer than required. As for the background score, it absolutely bleeds when it's supposed to.Coming to the performances, the cast consists of Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes & Jan Cornet, and everyone plays their part dutifully. Banderas is in as the plastic surgeon whose obsession with his only patient originates from a past tragedy. Anaya is terrific as the mysterious & volatile patient, Paredes maintains a firm control over her character while Cornet's part is far more vital to the plot than it looks.On an overall scale, The Skin I Live In is perplexing & frustrating at first but begins to make sense once all the pieces of the puzzle find their respective spots and form a unified whole. A gripping, thrilling & scarring experience, with elements of horror & sci-fi thrown into the mix, The Skin I Live In is an end result of restrained direction from Almodóvar & honest performances from its faithful cast, and is definitely worth a watch.

I came across this movie on a "Movies That Are So Clever They'll Have You Thinking For Days" and this one is going to have me thinking for days. The only word I can fathom after seeing it is just...WOW.This is a mind eff of a movie if I've ever seen one. The beginning starts off decent, I found myself thinking 'ok this is decent so far but predictable. So he's created some test tube/petri dish woman. Just some scientist gone mad because he wife died from tragic inferno stress.' Then the story diverts to a young man in the woods with the daughter. Okay, still can we get back to the main plot? I don't care about this stupid kid.AND then the twist. WOW. Did I take a long, hot shower after? Yes. Do I feel mentally violated? Yes. Are there any words to describe the feeling once that twist hit? No. Jaw-dropping, gut-wrenching, just wow...Somehow you feel as though you're living in the walls of his house. Watching this crazy story unfold, helpless to do anything yet still watching. Mind = blown. This is definitely in my top five 'best movies of all time' list. I love movies that make me think, and this will definitely make the mind juices flow.