Even though it retains the basic theatrical conceit of a lone character having a one-sided conversation, it is pure cinema, because how could Almodóvar and Swinton do anything but turn this into pure cinema?

David Fear

Rolling Stone

It’s a delight no matter how you slice it; for fans, it’s a reminder of what makes Almodóvar such a great director, and for neophytes, it’s an unforgettable introduction.

This small package stands alongside the exemplary feature-length work in one of this generation’s foremost filmographies.

Alonso Duralde

TheWrap