Grimossfer
Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%
Catangro
After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.
Dana
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
Chrysanthepop
I watched Alex de la Iglesia's 'La Comunidad' on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. This black comedy farce may bear some resemblance to films like 'Le Lòcataire' and 'Apartment Zero' but the only similarity is that all three films take place in an apartment building and the story involves the tenants. While the aforementioned examples are far darker in tone and disturbing to an extent, 'La Comunidad' is more satirical and comic.To get the minuses out of the way, the first half is quite slow but I'd suggest that one be patient because what follows is both chilling and funny. The suspense is brilliantly maintained.Jorge Guerricaechevarría and Álex de la Iglesia have penned a fine screenplay. The sometimes-subtle sometimes-not-subtle humour works on various levels. The laughably pathetic tenant characters are a delight and the protagonist Julia is easily recognizable. The score fits well and the lighting is exceptional. The art direction deserves special mention. The apartment building in itself is a character and the interiors look authentic.Carmen Maura is remarkable as her performance is completely natural. Plus, she looks very hot too. The actors playing the neighbours do a terrific job too.In the end, I'm pleased I saw this as I can always enjoy a good black comedy.
Wikus J Janse van Rensburg
I saw this movie on Tv last night where it was called "Common wealth"
It is really a movie that has it all...Suspense,drama,action humor and a little bit of love. There is no movie even remotely comparable to this, but if movies were cars I would say that this would be a collision between the Matrix,Rosemary's baby, Clerks and in a way maybe Run Lola run. It is one of those headturner movies that proves once more that European filmmakers are brilliant at making films and having said that, I personally LUVED this movie.
gonzajo
Very funny comedy, the actors are splendid and their playing is great and a lot of fun. The story is quite typical of the typical money hidden in an old house full of crazy neighbours and a couple of cheaters trying to take that money away, but the way how the director tales the story and play with the situations is simply great, a lot of Spanish dark humour and a lot of thrilling scenes. It has also a very important production design and every detail is well done. The film could have been perfectly done by Hitchcock if he would had been born in spain. Is one of best movie ever done in Spain.
holli666
i love this film....Carmen Maura is gorgeous. A new excellent flick from the best director from spain...ALEX DE LA IGLESIA. This man made only GOOD stuff. Eviva Espagna !!!
