When American author Nicholas brings in a cosmetologist named Kika to prepare the corpse of his recently deceased son, she inadvertently revives the young man, then falls in love with him. Forces conspire against the couple, though, as Nicholas wants Kika for himself.
Kika, a bubbly makeup artist, gets entangled in a chaotic and often absurd love triangle with her unstable photographer boyfriend Ramón and his ex-lover, the predatory American writer Nicolas. Their lives intertwine with a host of eccentric characters, including Ramón's adoptive mother, the former actress Augusta, and her devoted gay son, the police detective Antonio. The narrative unfolds with dark humor and a poignant exploration of desire, obsession, and the complexities of human relationships.
Kika received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising Almodóvar's distinctive visual style, dark humor, and the performances, particularly Verónica Forqué's. However, some found the plot to be overly convoluted and the tone occasionally jarring, leading to a polarized critical response.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique style and dark comedic elements, with many highlighting the energetic performances. Some viewers found the plot somewhat overwhelming, but the overall sentiment leans positive.
Verónica Forqué won the Goya Award for Best Actress for her role in Kika.
The film's intense and shocking climax, involving a character being repeatedly raped by multiple attackers, was highly controversial and led to the film being initially banned in some regions.
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