La copla de la Dolores

Is it for you?

Who'll love it

A natural pick for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and people who like stories about real, flawed people. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Fans of Hairspray or Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street should feel right at home.

The mood

Thoughtful and character-driven.

The pace

Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 36 min.

What might put you off

• It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
• Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
• Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.