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Angels of Sex
El sexo de los ángeles
2012 105 min Spain 18+
★6.7
Romance, Drama
Director: Xavier Villaverde
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Description
Carla and Bruno believe they have answers for everything until Rai appears in their lives, an attractive and mysterious young who lives outsidethe rules. In this story about love and friendship, boundaries dissolve by the rhythm of funkyand break to offer a provocative, exciting and deeply touching vision about romantic relationships.
Budget:
$500
Starring
Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
Actor
Álvaro Cervantes
Actor
Llorenç González
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
El sexo de los ángeles is a divisive exploration of polyamory and modern relationships that splits viewers between those who find it a raw, authentic reflection of contemporary love and those who view it as a shallow, melodramatic fantasy. While many praise the chemistry of the leads and the film's courage in questioning monogamy, others criticize its narrative gaps and lack of emotional weight.
| Theme | The film succeeds as a provocative exploration of non-traditional love and modern relationship boundaries. | |
| Screenplay | The central love triangle plotline polarizes audiences: some see it as a courageous, fresh take on intimacy, while others dismiss it as a clichéd and underdeveloped soap-opera scenario. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead actors are split between those who find their performances magnetic and authentic, and those who perceive the character portrayals as shallow or lacking in emotional depth. | |
| Pacing | The film's minimalist aesthetic and pacing are highly divisive, with some finding the atmospheric tempo rewarding and others experiencing it as boring and poorly executed. |