RogerEbert.com — Parallel Mothers
That magical connection between Pedro Almodovar and Penelope Cruz continues to grow stronger and burn brighter with “Parallel Mothers,” their eighth film together over the past quarter century. The Spanish maestro knows precisely how to get all the colors out of his charismatic muse, and in turn, the veteran star takes his material and makes it feel both fiery and grounded. My rave — and my last review of 2021 — at RogerEbert.com.