Plot: Tita and Pedro are madly in love, but a long-standing tradition prevents them from getting married. First Tita's sisters have to be wed and she being the youngest means she is supposed to take care of her mother. To remain close to Tita, Pedro marries one of her sisters. Tita is tasked with making the wedding cake and discovers her cooking has certain powers.
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November 02, 2024
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.