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Like Water for Chocolate (1993) Reviews

Like Water for Chocolate (1993)
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Based on the best-selling novel by Laura Esquival, this internationally popular romantic fable from Mexico centers on a young woman who discovers that her cooking has magical effects. The tale's heroine, Tita, is the youngest of three daughters in a traditional Mexican family. Bound by tradition to remain unmarried while caring for her aging mother, Tita nevertheless falls in love with a handsome young man named Pedro. Pedro returns her affection, but he cannot overcome her family's disapproval, and he instead marries Tita's elder sister. The lovestruck young woman is brutally disappointed, and her sadness has such force that it infects her cooking: all who eat it her feel her heartbreak with the same intensity. This newly discovered power continues to manifest itself after the wedding, as Tita and Pedro, overcome by their denied love, embark on a secret affair. Director Alfonso Arau, Esquival's husband at the time, presents the acts of love and cooking with the same glossy, sensual sheen. Indeed, despite occasional digressions into a magical realist tone, the film often takes on the gloss of Hollywood romance. This combination of traditional melodrama and exotic fairy tale proved extremely popular with audiences, particularly in the United States, where it became one of the highest grossing foreign language films at the time. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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Starring:
Lumi CavazosMarco Leonardi, (more)
Director(s):
Alfonso Arau
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD  | Digital SD
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(45 member reviews)  


Member Reviews


Mercy P.

This is one of my favorite movies . I want to add to my collection but can not find it to buy.. :( so I rent it over and over again. Just love it.

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Keith G.

Warm, funny, bittersweet, moving fable about three sisters, their horrific mother, and their lives and loves in early 20th century Mexico. Feels epic in scope, despite only being an hour forty five long. That does mean a few things get rushed, and there are moments that edge into too cute. But for the most part, this mix of romance, cooking,melodrama, gentle satire and magical realism works wonderfully well, and the constant use of food as a metaphor for physical passion, and for life feels original and creative. Note: sadly, the only video versions available are inexplicably edited from the original, although the film still works.

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RM W.

I really disliked this movie and was disappointed after reading the reviews here. Apparently I missed something many others saw.

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OLGA E P.

Love this movie!! I recommend it

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Michael L.

Great movie! Like what they'd say, it's delicious ^O*

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JEROME P.

GREAT MOVIE ! I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IT !

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Barbara T.

This film should be seen by everyone over twelve. If you can open your mind to some unusual imagination and creativity, you will love this film. I also recommend the book.

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Linda D.

I liked this - just not quite as much as everyone else did it seems. Was lovely to look at - but the ending (where sad) somehow made me laugh for the irony of it all - and I guess then I was just a little let down -as it was all too predictable - however, overall a sweet little film.

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Helena M.

The novel is great, the movie is just so-so. The acting is painful to watch, but somehow the story makes up for it. It's a very innocent, magical kind of story that young women will love. Not for everyone though and definitely not a hollywood-type movie.

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Amanda L.

This movie is just plain weird.

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Mercy P.

This is one of my favorite movies . I want to add to my collection but can not find it to buy.. :( so I rent it over and over again. Just love it.

Yes   |   No

 
Keith G.

Warm, funny, bittersweet, moving fable about three sisters, their horrific mother, and their lives and loves in early 20th century Mexico. Feels epic in scope, despite only being an hour forty five long. That does mean a few things get rushed, and there are moments that edge into too cute. But for the most part, this mix of romance, cooking,melodrama, gentle satire and magical realism works wonderfully well, and the constant use of food as a metaphor for physical passion, and for life feels original and creative. Note: sadly, the only video versions available are inexplicably edited from the original, although the film still works.

Yes   |   No

 
RM W.

I really disliked this movie and was disappointed after reading the reviews here. Apparently I missed something many others saw.

Yes   |   No

 
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