AKA: La habitación de al lado
A war journalist with terminal cancer (Tilda Swinton) decides to willingly end her life and asks that her old friend (Julianne Moore) "be in the next room" when it happens so she won't be alone. This film presents like a two-person play, focusing on sharp dialogue and the relationships between characters. It feels like you're watching two masters at work and remains a very compelling narrative even though you know exactly what's coming. It's an intimate story that only falls apart in its final moments, but it's still well worth the journey.
With 40+ credits to his name, this is Almodóvar's first entirely English feature.
3½ pink snowflakes out of 5
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