One point deducted only for a mid-film pacing lull during the flashback to the wedding. Otherwise, a flawless, chilling masterpiece.
Always check JustWatch.com for updated regional availability. The film is frequently shown at arthouse cinemas as part of Almodóvar retrospectives. Joya9tv.Com-The Skin I Live In -2011- English B...
For audiences on Joya9tv.Com, the “English B” (likely meaning English subtitles or English audio description) is crucial. Almodóvar’s script is a labyrinth of double meanings. When Robert says, “The perfect skin… it’s a living organism that breathes,” he is also speaking of his own decaying morality. Without accurate subtitles, you lose: One point deducted only for a mid-film pacing