Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Jonah Abbott There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

travelinggirl This film focuses on the generation gap of the classic neurotic mother and her bright, "contemporary" daughter. From what I have seen and heard from others it seems this gap in the Mexican American community is a very common and realistically portrayed aspect of the storyline. There is an interesting subplot that centers on the characters daughter being overweight and the Mexican American communities' reaction with how they deal with the whole subject of weight. This subplot culminates in a very funny scene where several characters of women that are heavy take their clothes off to their underwear as a matter of pride and to overcome and deal with the exhausting heat in the sweatshop where they work. The character of the daughter does have a love interest who accepts her for who she is with her weight aside. I really do think that this movie would be best viewed by a teenager who is struggling with similar issues and cultures. They will be able to relate to the characters so much more. The ending was very typical and expected. Overall I felt that this movie was a high risk when they made it, because it will probably have very high and very low appeal in equal depending on who is watching it and their backgrounds.

maxskyfan-9 I did like this film. It was a strong character driven story. The relationships with the women were very compelling. I could believe what I was seeing on screen for the most part and was able to start caring in what was happening from the beginning. I enjoyed the back and forth with Ana and her mother. I don't think it was over done in the telling of it. I heard in the director's commentary that the director was worried that the mother might have been played too heavy handed, but I think it work out fairly well.I particularly cared for the unresolved conclusions at the end of the picture, it was refreshing in how no punches were pulled. I think it was a very brave move. Overall all the women roles were strong, where the story suffered was the male roles were a little weak, everyone except the male teacher could have been played better. The dialogue with the boyfriend felt empty and wanting, there was no chemistry there or even a curious connection. The thought that anything happened there leaps a great chasm of disbelief. As far as the father and grandfather were concerned I thought that they were merely place holders. And sadly so because I felt nothing. The film never fleshed that relationship out and likewise was insufficient reason for Ana to stay in LA. This was a major flaw in the story, the fact that there were not enough reasons why Ana should stay where she was.

Ibrahim 90 Immigration has been always an issue for Mexican's of low and middle class. Real Women Have Curves is a comedy film that was published in 2002 directed by Patricia Cardoso, produced by George LaVoo and written by Josefina Lopez. In addition, this film got seven awards from different organizations. Ana Garcia as America Ferrera is the protagonist of the film. Lupe Ontiveros as Carmen is Ana's mother who plays a major role in Ana's social life. Estela as Ingrid Oliu who is Ana's sister takes part in Ana's career life. Ana's high school teacher Mr. Guzman as George Lopez also participates strongly in Ana's academic life. Finally, Ana's father Raul Garcia as Jorge Cervera Jr does not cooperate effectively like Carmen in Ana's life. Ana lived in a poor Mexican American family in Los Angeles. Therefore, this encouraged Ana to provide more efforts in her academic career. Nevertheless, Ana is a smart senior Beverly Hills high school student, which is considered as one of the best high schools in California. Ana's efforts made her a good student at high school. However, Ana was around to graduate and her family decided to let her work with her sister Estela at her dress factory. This depressed Ana a lot since she had excellent grades in high school. Yet, Ana worked at her sister factory while she was trying to convince her family to let her complete her academic career. Nevertheless, Ana get supported by her teacher in high school Mr. Guzman who was impressed from Ana due to her academic performance. Acting in a flexible way was one obvious aspect in Real Women Have Curves film. The actors were seeking a film that represents the Latin impact on this group of people who live in the United States. Thus, Ana's family was outgoing people who are seeking joy through their daily activities. A clear illustration for that is when the actors show how they act normally in their social life and in their jobs. For instance, when Estela, Ana and the other women who works in the factory start dancing wearing bikinis and work at the same time. Another essential aspect of the film is playing the music with the scenes in different languages depending on the speaking language. The director Patricia Cardoso was succeeding in placing every scene with the appropriate music. Moreover, choosing Spanish music provides a Latin face of the film. A clear image for the previous point is when Ana's family suddenly starts speaking by Spanish depending on the events that are happening. For example, Carmen was famous by changing her language in an unexpected way, which makes the director play a Spanish kind of music when she is talking. In conclusion, Real Women Have Curves is one of the best movies that I have ever seen since I moved to the United States. This is because the film was Comedy in a different way in terms of the reality and the way of acting. As a result, I would give it 4.5 out of five that is because all of the film staff were not famous before this movies.

Paigerpie I was assigned to watch Real Women Have Curves for one of my college classes. So I popped it in and got comfortable. I enjoyed the scenery and the music. I did not enjoy Carmen, Ana's mother. I'm supposing that was just her character; but, wow. She's one hell of a mom. I've read other reviews of this movie and other people seem to enjoy the scene where Ana and the other factory workers strip down and show their scars to the others. Carmen gets upset and is astonished that none of them are ashamed to show their bodies. Ana proclaims, "This who we are. Real Women!" So is she saying skinner woman are not real? I was quite disturbed by this notion. By the end, I was upset. I know that this movie was supposed to make women of all types feel beautiful; but, it just made angry. Why are bigger women the only ones who are real? The movie was basically saying to me that if you can fit into a size 7(and I'm not saying I personally can) than you're not real. You're fake and you must starve yourself. Skinny women eat too, they might just have a faster metabolism. They're sorry. Needless to say, this movie disappointed me greatly.