I'm So Excited! (2013) Review

3.5/5

This is a fluffy, often comedic, sometimes drab yet mostly entertaining 90 minute venture that will leave you unchanged, yet satisfied. This is a high grade for something like this from me which shows that the talent involved is worthy of praise, and Almodovar's eye is always a gift. While I tend to prefer more drama based films in general and from Almodovar (The Skin I Live In, anyone?) this is a good time and worth a few laughs.
The writing is spot on, and it gives the actors a lot to play with. The comedic cues click even as we read the subtitles which is a testament to the timing. There's a truth to this oddity that I don't see often, a tone that is set that is a rare blend of sexual intensity and urgent moral/physical dilemma rarely successful in film, let alone funny. The actors are incredible (including 2 fantastic cameos), and it features one of the weirdest yet zanily entertaining musical numbers in history.
There is an unnecessary (and wholly unwanted) detour in plot off of the plane to better explain the story of one of the plane's passengers, but my question is "who cares?" All of the characters we love, love to hate, and hate are on the plane so why break the flow by leaving? It is a weird and maddening choice, but it does not detract from my overall involvement and enjoyment of the film.
I hope people seek this film out because it is a genuinely energetic ride on a turbulent and circling airplane with characters and zippy dialogue you are sure to remember, if remain unmoved by.