Strange Way of Life

"A delicate glimpse into the cost of abandoned love."

"This is who Almodóvar is as a filmmaker. His work is filled with sumptuous treats all in service of stories that challenge."

"The filmmaking, as you’d expect, is impeccable."

"Juicy material, impeccably handled by the two leads."

"A sweet, mournful, exquisitely acted story."

"A provocative movie that brings out the best in both of its leads."

"Some very robust and old-fashioned storytelling."

"Reduces its queer cowboys to a couple of clothes horses."

"It’s a kick to see Almodóvar’s gay gaze applied to a Western."

"Leaves you wanting more."

"Raunchy arthouse fun."

"Murmurs and flutters of the transgressive Almodóvar we all love and admire come through."

"Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke have sizzling chemistry."

"Almodóvar cracks the whip and the whole thing rattles along like an episode of Bonanza."

"A delicate glimpse into the cost of abandoned love."

"Hawke and Pascal deliver the mannered lines with discomfort, and there’s not much to grab onto."

"Good things come in small packages thanks to Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke’s chemistry."

"Sweet, subtle stuff with an innate sense of style."