films seen
1
average score
1.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
Like Water for Chocolate
by Alfonso Arau
Como Agua para Chocolate
1992 / 105m - Mexico
Drama, Romance
Mexican family drama doused in sepia. That's about the only good thing here, the film looks warm and inviting from start to finish. The drama (and romance) aren't too interesting though, as they rely on endless dialogues to get their points across. That turned it into quite the bore. The performances aren't too bad and I love myself a sepia filter, but it wasn't enough to save the otherwise boring cinematography. The plot is rather tedious and the conversations are way too drawn out. I'm not sure what turned this film into an international success, but I'd hoped for more. Read all