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Amantes (1991)
4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
a love story between a soldier and two woman at it's best, 26 abril 2002
Author: montse de bristol
there is the fact that is based on a true story. If I had to choose one modern spanish movie to see this would be the one. There is the young soldier that is in love with a pure and virgin girl (marivel verdu), then there is the older woman (Victoria Abril), not so naive that has been around quite a bit and knows "the business" she is also older. the soldier (alejandro sanz) is in between them and that both woman try to do to get his attention and they are all in a love triangle, hard to describe, sometimes is disturbing, sometimes is passionate and above all all the actors are outstanding! the director has done a very fine job, very deep, very impressive, and by all means one of the most underrated spanish movies of all.
3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful :-
A simple story which rings true, 5 noviembre 2002
Author: (Insp. Clouzot) de London,England
A love triangle.
A strong, courageous young girl who works hard as a maid and loves a young soldier. She saves all what she earns to marry him and get started in life. She is innocent with strong morals yet not stupid. She is a typical figure of SPain 50 years ago.
A young soldier. A weak character. Lazy, no clear morals. He is looking for good deals in life. He is influencable and selfish. His relationship with other minor characters (the commanding officer) suggests that he is a coward.
A mature woman who takes part in shady deals as a way of life. She has known many men before. She is lonely and looking for sexual experiences.
The film is fairly sensual. The characters are plausible. The acting is good.
My vote: 8 / 10.
2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful :-
Awesome Movie!, 4 octubre 2006
Author: alberto_421 de United States
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen! The acting was superb and you could easily transport yourself to post WWII Spain and really immerse yourself in the movie. Paco was so immature for not realizing the treasure he had in Trini. Yes, she was puritan-like BUT these women are exactly the most passionate and affectionate lovers ONCE you get them to relax and enjoy. Getting back to the movie, Victoria Abril is tremendous as the experience and conniving "older" lady, Trini was so authentic as the shy and innocent girlfriend and Paco was very good as the inexperienced and ignorant boyfriend. Now, for me the best part of this movie is that the events and story of this movie ACTUALLY HAPPENED! Amazing! Do not miss this movie! Albert
2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful :-
tender love, 14 abril 1999
Author: (chufo@lettera.net) de logroño
This movie is way of love between three persons. It is cool, sexual, pure. Victoria Abril and Jorge Sanz are great in their roles..besides the music covers perfectly all the drama.
1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful :-
The Actors make this movie, 24 junio 2007
Author: mathmaniac de United States
The actors make this movie in every way. These are not roles for lightweights and so the choice of Victoria Abril, for example, was classic. I've only ever seen in her Almodovar or French movies in which she plays the beautiful slut. I wasn't familiar with the other actors - the young soldier and his girlfriend - but they played their roles to perfection. The sex scenes are erotic enough to distract you from the plot. In a way, that mirrors what is happening to the young soldier. He is being distracted from what's important in his life when he becomes involved with the corrupt sexy Abril.
What a dark, wonderful movie!
1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful :-
An erotic tragedy, 20 julio 1999
Author: heckles de St. Albans,VT
Story of a young cadet who falls for a landlady that 1950's Spain gave him no preparation for. The attempt of his previously innocent fiance to win her man back from Abril's character are both erotic and heartbreaking, and the resolution is a devastator. The best film from Spain I've seen.
2 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
Beautiful film, 22 junio 2001
Author: safado de Brooklyn
"Amantes" is a beautifully shot film with 3 gorgeous stars in the lead roles.
The central triangle is reminiscent of another fine film, 1951's "A Place in the Sun," which was also based on a true story.
The final scene, with Paco searching for Louisa at the train station, is particuarly striking. It will stick in my memory for a long time.
1 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
A supposed erotic thriller with no sexual contribution and no story-line., 16 junio 2003
Author: Zama (ipzama@mixmail.com) de Spain
The true story of a young man in the post Spanish War years in Madrid (Sanz), living between the love to his fiancee (Verdu) and the sexual dependence on his landlord (Abril) is used by Vicente Aranda to make another film in which sex and passion are the cause of the plot.
The film has not a bad introduction of characters but maybe they seem distant; and it is this distance (time and habits) and the lack of script what impedes (obviously) to get involved in the story.
The usual support that Aranda makes on explicit sex (although it is infantile in these years of XXI century) does not contribute to story and the plot is told in a fast way. This puts the film far away from the thriller it pretend to be.
A brief and not intense plot and a foreseeable ending makes this film recommendable only if you are shackled to your sofa.
Rating: 3/10.
2 out of 6 people found the following comment useful :-
A love triangle, 19 abril 2002
Author: robin_a1
Pure country catholic virginal Spanish innocent girl meets hot sexy mature land lady who's after her boy. Of course it all ends in disaster because these guys are Spanish. This film is very moving for young Spanish girls because they recognize real life here. It says you can experience freedom through sex but you have to know what you're doing. Unfortunately Spanish mothers are very conservative and you're lucky if they tell you about the "curse". A nasty surprise for girls. In this film it may be tenfold, so Spanish mothers, get a grip and educate! If not, light a candle and pray because the world is changing even in Spain. Sex is healthy and normal. Punishment is weird! Isn't it? My girlfriend is Spanish and she knows what this film means.
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