Two Famous Movies In Spanish With English Subtitles In A Short Report

Spanish pictures have a certain style about them. Some might consider them exotic. Others might label them horny. But you have to take a look at Spanish actors who have come over to Hollywood to see what I’m saying. Think about Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz. That said , Spanish directors have also built a name for themselves in the world flick scene. Among them are Pedro Almodvar and Alexandro Gonzalez Inarritu.

But good looks and melodic sounding language aside, Spanish movies with English subtitles have a top notch about them which I find tough to explain. But thanks to the DVD format, we will be able to now enjoy movies in Spanish with English subtitles, among other languages available.

Volver
Volver is a critically acclaimed Spanish film starring Penelope Cruz. It becomes obvious early in the film this part is ideal for Ms Cruz. The Oscar proposal she received for her role cements that notion.

Volver’s director, Pedro Almodvar, does a fantastic job as he tackles the subject matter – death – and how different generations of a small city react to it. He artfully unfolds the interesting story line which slowly uncovers the complicated relationships which bind the characters.

Volver is not a story about the fear of death. Rather, it’s the tale about how life goes on after death. It is looking at the load of unforgiveness the living have to carry once death has closed the door to reconciliation. It also examines sins and methods which linger long after the sinner has departed.

The shows by Cruz, the film’s cinematography and art direction and careful direction of Almodvar all make for one of the most entertaining movies in Spanish with English subtitles of 2006. I’d personally give it five stars.

Amores Perros
What a fantastic debut for director Alexandro Gonzalez Inarritu. His first attempt at direction resulted in Amores Perros becoming a prize-winning film and also an Academy award and Golden Globe nominee for best foreign film.

Set in Mexico Town, Amores Perros tells 3 stories of love and complicated relationships in a violent city. In the center of these stories, the destiny of 2 dogs hang in the balance as the characters are brought temporarily together by an auto accident.

Unlike Pulp Fiction, Ameros Perros need not have the individual stories linked by a common event. I gather Inarritu selected this style to link the theme of the film. Each story could have stood alone as each explores the definition of love from different viewpoints. I’d also rate this as one of the finest Spanish movies with English subtitles around. 5 stars, no less.

In summary :

• Movies like Volver and Amores Perros takes a peculiar view at relationships revolving around different subject matters
• Spanish movies are entertaining and thought provoking
• Penelope Cruz is a fantastic actress

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