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Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
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Mexican-born, New York-based filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón directed this Mexican box-office smash hit about a pair of randy upper-class buddies that sparked some controversy for its frank depiction of drug use and sexual exploration. With their respective girlfriends away in Europe, Julio (Gael García Bernal) and his upper-class friend Tenoch (Diego Luna) are looking forward to a summer full of drink, drugs, and cheap meaningless sex. During a wedding, they meet Luisa (Maribel Verdú) -- the 28-year-old wife of Tenoch's scholarly cousin -- and try to convince her to go on a road trip to Heaven's Mouth, a made-up beach paradise the two claim is on the Oaxacan coast. To their surprise, Luisa -- who is looking to escape her troubled life for a spell -- agrees to go along. Two days into the trip, tension starts to build between the two friends: Luisa has had sex with each, and now both lads are not-so-quietly vying for her affection. Soon simmering jealousies boil over into savage arguments, threatening to completely destroy their friendship. After an enormously successful run in Mexico and Guatemala, this film was screened to much acclaim at the 2001 Venice, Toronto, and New York Film Festivals. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

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Starring:
Maribel VerdúGael García Bernal, (more)
Director(s):
Alfonso Cuarón
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Y Tu Mamá También

Mexican-born, New York-based filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón directed this Mexican box-office smash hit about a pair of randy upper-class buddies that sparked some controversy for its frank depiction of drug use and sexual exploration. With their respective girlfriends away in Europe, Julio (Gael García Bernal) and his upper-class friend Tenoch (Diego Luna) are looking forward to a summer full of drink, drugs, and cheap meaningless sex. During a wedding, they meet Luisa (Maribel Verdú) -- the 28-year-old wife of Tenoch's scholarly cousin -- and try to convince her to go on a road trip to Heaven's Mouth, a made-up beach paradise the two claim is on the Oaxacan coast. To their surprise, Luisa -- who is looking to escape her troubled life for a spell -- agrees to go along. Two days into the trip, tension starts to build between the two friends: Luisa has had sex with each, and now both lads are not-so-quietly vying for her affection. Soon simmering jealousies boil over into savage arguments, threatening to completely destroy their friendship. After an enormously successful run in Mexico and Guatemala, this film was screened to much acclaim at the 2001 Venice, Toronto, and New York Film Festivals. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
105 mins

Complete Cast of Y Tu Mamá También


Director(s):
Alfonso Cuarón
Writer(s):
Carlos CuarónAlfonso Cuarón
Producer(s):
Jorge VergaraAlfonso Cuarón
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR(Profanity, Strong Sexual Content, Drug Content, Not For Children)
Y Tu Mamá También Awards:
  • 2001 - Berlin International Film Festival - Best Young Actor or Actress
  • 2001 - Berlin International Film Festival - Best Young Actor or Actress
  • 2001 - Berlin International Film Festival - Best Screenplay
  • 2003 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Foreign Language Film
  • 2002 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Foreign Film
  • 2002 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Foreign Film
  • 2002 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Foreign Film
  • 2002 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Foreign Film
  • 2002 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Picture (Runner-up)
  • 2002 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Foreign Film
  • 2002 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Picture [Runner-up]
  • 2002 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Director [Runner-up]
  • 2001 - Venice International Film Festival - Best Screenplay
  • 2001 - Venice International Film Festival - Marcello Mastroianni Award for Young Actor
  • 2001 - Venice International Film Festival - Marcello Mastroianni Award for Young Actor
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Mark C.

Worth a look. Y Tu Mama Tambien, came recommended by a multi-lingual friend whose taste I usually agree with (Motorcycle Diaries). the synopsis online made me think I wouldn't be interested in this one. BUT, I enjoyed this coming of age story, and found the typical thoughtless behavior of young men backfiring on them to be classic. Luisa (Maribel Verdu) was excellent in this part. Also the beach scenes made me dream of traveling to Mexico again ASAP. I Recommend this movie.

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Joe and Marla M.

Thank God for foreign films. No way Hollywood would produce this movie. Just wonderful and memorable.

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William S.

It was a piece of filth. Only watched half it and had had enough, nudity, vulger language and senseless plot.

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