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Kiss of the Spider Woman
2025 128 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 12+
★6.5
Romance, Music, Drama, Thriller
Director: Bill Condon
🎭 Based on
«Kiss of the Spider Woman»
byManuel Puig
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Description
Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna.
Budget:
$34M
US Gross:
$1.63M
Worldwide:
$1.72M
Starring
Diego Luna
Actor
Tonatiuh
Actor
Jennifer Lopez
Actor
Awards
6 wins & 15 nominations total
Key opinion
This adaptation of the Kiss of the Spider Woman musical offers a vibrant, stylized reimagining of the classic prison drama. While some viewers admire its emotional weight and visual contrasts, others criticize it for lacking the grit and political nuance of the 1985 film.
| Production | The film utilizes a striking visual contrast between the bleak, gray reality of the prison and the technicolor vibrancy of the imagined film sequences. | |
| Score | The musical numbers serve as a poignant, creative bridge between the narrative layers, with Jennifer Lopez’s title song receiving particular praise. | |
| Acting | Tonatiuh’s performance is widely praised for its vulnerability and resilience, though some argue his efforts are undermined by the film's broader tonal inconsistencies. | |
| Acting | The chemistry between Diego Luna and Tonatiuh is a highlight for many, while others find their portrayal of the central relationship lacks necessary intensity and revolutionary conviction. | |
| Acting | Jennifer Lopez’s performance divides opinion; supporters celebrate her transformative presence as the various incarnations of the 'Spider Woman,' while detractors find her acting disjointed and lacking in depth. | |
| Adaptation | As an adaptation, the film is polarizing: proponents appreciate the shift toward a musical format, while critics argue it replaces the original's subtle political commentary with an overly sentimental and anaesthetized tone. |