Live Flesh (1997) movie poster

Live Flesh (1997)

Carne trémula
"Life, love, desire... and everything in between."
ThumbScore
👍 65%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 74% (RT: 80%, MC: 69) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomanceThriller

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Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Runtime
1h 43m
Country
Spain, France
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (726 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metacritic
69
Cast
Javier Bardem as David de Paz
Francesca Neri as Elena Bernadetti
Liberto Rabal as Víctor Plaza
José Sancho as Sancho
Penélope Cruz as Isabel Plaza Caballero
Pilar Bardem as Doña Centro de Mesa
Álex Angulo as Bus Driver
It's divisive. Only 65% of audiences liked it based on 726 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
Overview
When Victor attempts to seduce Elena, all he gets for his trouble is a one-way, six-year ticket to prison, where he concentrates on strengthening his mind, his body... and his desire for vengeance on the man who put him there. After his release and still madly in love with her, Victor will stop at nothing to win her over even if means revenge, for Elena has married David, the cop who sent him to prison! Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Live Flesh was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Live Flesh is a 1997 drama, romance, thriller film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. When Victor attempts to seduce Elena, all he gets for his trouble is a one-way, six-year ticket to prison, where he concentrates on strengthening his mind, his body... and his desire for vengeance on the man who put him there. After his release and still madly in love with her, Victor will stop at nothing to win her over even if means revenge, for Elena has married David, the cop who sent him to prison!.

The film has been rated by 726 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Live Flesh delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Live Flesh (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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