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The film failed to fully depict the art, the love, the sex, & the death that made this story so intense. Art formation made Jaime, Marcos, and Jose to meet; love was so intense but it wasn't captured by the camera.

The nudes and sex scenes where short and sporadic, and they didn't give the sensation of forming part of a long relationship spanning several months.

Other thing that disappointed me, was the failure to depict Madrid's crazy life of the early 80s. Crime and instability are showed through some audios from the newsreel in the background; but a more liberal Spain and the artistic boom of the 80s don't appear on the screen.

Art, love, and lust apparently are words that doesn't exists in the director's vocabulary.

Something much better could've been done with such a great story; just like they did with "Le Mepris" (1963) from Jean-Luc Godard.

PS: Almudena Grandes didn't receive the credit of the story in this film.

3some isn't just about romance-it's about the messy, complicated nature of desire and self-discovery. Marcos, Álex, and Carla's dynamic is charged with tension, attraction, and the unspoken fears that come with breaking societal norms. The film's greatest strength is its honesty; it doesn't shy away from the confusion of exploring one's identity, nor does it force its characters into easy resolutions. Instead, it embraces the fluidity of emotions, making every moment feel both intimate and unpredictable. It's a raw, thought-provoking story that lingers, not because of shock value, but because it dares to be real.

Visually, the film takes a minimalist yet deeply evocative approach. The cinematography is often intimate, using close-ups and natural lighting to enhance the rawness of emotions. There's a delicate balance between warm, inviting tones and cooler, detached visuals that reflect the shifting dynamics between the trio. The soundtrack subtly underscores key moments without overpowering the narrative, allowing the performances to breathe. Every artistic choice feels intentional, creating an atmosphere that mirrors the film's themes of vulnerability, passion, and the uncertainty of youth.

I was also amazed at how little rating this film has gotten. I gather it is one of those films that either connect with your senses, or it doesn't. The story may be a classic menage-a-trois with an, some would say, unavoidable outcome. But there was nothing classic about this film. It is a very unique piece of work. It was among the best 10 films I have seen. The authenticity of the play, and the scenes where so much was said and no one spoke, is sublime. It is a film that is suppose to be felt more than seen, or heard. If you like Korean instructor Kim Ki-Duk's film, you'll love this one. A very fine portrait of the seeking nature of youth, with a logic that seems so evident at the time. Yet later on in life is discarded as rash or not prudent, or outright promiscuous. It portraits the dilemma between open mindedness and and the fear of loosing the tender moment.

I don't understand why this movie does not receive better ratings. My cable program guide listed this film 1 1/2 stars out of 4 and the ratings here are not much better. I'm glad I gave this film a chance because I really enjoyed it and recommend it to all film watchers who are looking for quality story and production. You will find the characters interesting and watchable. Three art students decide to have a sexual relationship with each other. When they reveal their inner most personal sexual problems to each other while laying around in bed is well acted and written. The emotional problems they encounter in their three way relationship shapes the rest of the film. I don't want to give too much away so you can enjoy it as I did.

I's a difficult situation that Maria José has to deal with - she's attracted by two guys at the same time and they end up in bed together. The three students arrange themselves in a "ménage à trois", and they promise to do this without jealousy. They share the same flat and they share the same bed. As one can imagine, this will work for some time, but is getting more and more complicated.

For some of us, this situation seems to be far from imagination, but the movie shows the aim for love and being loved and the ambition to keep their unusual way of life apart from the so-called normality in a very sensible way. It is not speed that makes this movie. It's the exciting storyline of love and sexuality, of spoken and unspoken dreams, of an unusual way of sharing life and of emotions breaking the self-made rules, of cheating and of jealousy.

Even though there are a lot of nude scenes throughout the film, it never gets naughty. Don't expect action. Expect drama. Expect great actors and a fascinating story.