“There’s a ‘performance overcomes craft’ aspect to Bill Condon’s Kiss of the Spider Woman, but it’s not a supporting one in this case. For Condon’s adaptation of the hit musical adaptation of the beloved book, it’s the lead: A stunning newcomer named Tonatiuh, who carries this film with an emotional, physical performance that justifies its existence by itself.

“There are other effective elements in the new Kiss, including supporting turns from Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez. Still, Condon’s direction often works against what’s good about this version, reminding one how good he can be with performers but how much his vision still lacks when it comes to things like framing, blocking, lighting, etc.” — Brian Tellerico’s 1.30.25 review on rogerebert.com.