User Reviews: Real Women Have Curves (2002)
Cliched and nonsensical
Pros: None
Cons: To many to list here
This movie was a barrage of cliches and half-truths. The protagonist wants to go to college and is nervous about getting in, even though senior year is already over (this all would have been decided months earlier). Her mama doesn't want her to go to school at all, probably making her one the only immigrant in the history of the country that moved to this country to ensure her children couldn't take advantage of its opportunities. The whole body image issue is presented as a feel-good, Oprahesque sub-plot.
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoA "real" movie
Pros: Movie was about real life situations
Cons: Acting was a bit bland at times
This movie begins with Ana (America Ferrera), a high school senior who is about to graduate. All of her classmates are going to college and her teacher (George Lopez) strongly encourages Ana to attend college also. However, her family has set different goals for Anas life. Her mother, Carmen (Lupe Ontiveros) feels that a womans role in life is to be beautiful (Carmen often criticizes Ana about her weight), work hard, have children and take care of her husband. This is what Carmen has done in here life and she expects Ana to do the same. So Ana faces a dilemma many young women face: will she follow her desire to go to college and a presumably bright future or will she stay home and help support her family?
I liked this movie for a couple of reasons: First of all, it was real. It deals with real issues that real people face (the decision of going to college, problems with weight, conflicts with parents). Secondly, this film shows critiques stereotypes about women. In my opinion, Carmen represents the stereotypical of what a women should do in life (stay at home, raise the family, take care of the kids). Ana represents what women have become: strong, educated, and independent. Also, the film represents intersections of race, social & economic class, and gender. Throughout the movie, we see a Latino family struggling to get above the stereotypes. In the movie, we even see Ana and her sister Estella looked down upon by another Hispanic-American woman, due to social class.Was this review helpful? Yes - NoGreat inspiring movie
The actors in the movie are real. Their roles are not overdone. And I like the fact that the movie does not end in a happy ending. True to life.
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoThe Best
Real Women Have Curves is one of the best movies out there! I recommend everyone to see it even men!
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoI Love this Movie
Real Woman HAve Curves is the best movie I ever saw. You have to see it. It does not matter what age you are. Just see it, see it, see it!!!!!
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoSo Close To Home!
This is one of the best films ever made of a Mexican family showing true cultural beliefs and values and a young girl's desire to accept who she is and what she can become. The script so close to home, you can't stop the laughter of seeing right through.
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