'The Room Next Door' marks Pedro Almodóvar's English language debut, with Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton leading this quieter, more pensive story. Read Entertainment Weekly's review.
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How one sees these moments will probably depend on one's level of comfort with death. Ingrid's morbid fears seeped into me as I palpably cataloged the final films or books Martha chooses to enjoy. My own existential crisis rose to the surface alongside Ingrid’s as she struggled to understand Martha's decision. But Ingrid realizes it's not about understanding the choice; it's about being there.
Almodóvar often opts for more showy camera techniques, but here, he foregoes that to let the emotional depth of the story do the work. There are still traces of his fascination with bright color, most notably in the costumes and production design — with poppy, cheery ensembles, and locales juxtaposed with the story’s morbid focus.
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