Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Verónica ForquéKika
- Victoria AbrilAndrea Caracortada
- Peter CoyoteNicholas Pierce
- Rossy de PalmaJuana
- Àlex CasanovasRamón
- Santiago LajusticiaPablo
- Bibiana FernándezSusana
- Anabel AlonsoAmparo
- Jesús BonillaPolice
- Karra ElejaldePolice
Recommendations
- 78
Austin Chronicle
A riot of colors, Kika is sometimes sick, sometimes playful, but consistently hilarious and entertaining in ways that few films have been lately. - 75
Miami Herald
There's enough outrageousness and ribald humor in Kika to please Almodovar fans, and though the movie is far from being his most accessible, even newcomers will find much to like, provided they can follow his eccentric, offbeat rhythms. [6 May 1994, p.G4] - 75
Philadelphia Inquirer
Beneath the predictable serving of sex, lies and, yes, videotape - as his characters betray each other in and out of bed - is a satire of tabloid trashiness that is truly withering. - 70
Orlando Sentinel
Kika is flamboyant and provocative. But the new film, which was partly inspired by the rape trial of William Kennedy Smith, is ultimately quite serious. - 63
ReelViews
Almodovar's central parody is strong enough to save this film from floundering too much or too often. It's daring and nasty, but rarely brilliant. - 63
Chicago Tribune
Kika is kind of a mess. But it's a charming, stimulating, talented and ingratiating mess, none-the-less. - 60
The New York Times
Kika" is actually one of this film maker's more buoyant recent efforts, a sly, rambunctious satire that moves along merrily until it collapses -- as many Almodovar films finally do -- under the weight of its own clutter. - 50
San Francisco Chronicle
With Kika Almodovar seems to be saying something about voyeurism, though what he is saying is never nailed down. [27 May 1994, p.C3]
