Y Tu Mama Tambien
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Movie Reviews of Y Tu Mama Tambien
Movie Review: Hot Blooded
Summary: 5 Stars
Without a doubt the most entertaining film of 2002. This film is so honest and full of life it should almost be illegal. This film, directed by Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron, is the story of two Mexican yuppies and their never ending quest for fulfillment. Tenoch (Diego Luna) and Julio (Gael Garcia Bernal) are facing the possibilty of a boring summer as their girlfriends have just left them to head to Europe. To their suprise, they encounter Tenoch's cousin in-law, the beautiful Luisa (Maribel Verdu), at a family wedding who is also looking for a bit of adventure in her life. The boys suggest a fictitious beach, Heaven's Mouth, as an ideal place to take a summer trip. Shortly thereafter, this unlikely trio is embarking on a cross country trip to a place that doesn't exist. On the road; secrets are spilled, beliefs are challenged, and life experiences are made. The boys are ultimatley challenged to see beyond their sex-crazed desires. The dialogue is relentlessly erotic, the cinematography is beautiful, and the story enthralls you. The performances are flawless. Mexico's Gael Garcia Bernal asserts himself as an actor destined for future glory in independent films and beyond. His performance is so honest and touching that only an Oscar would be justifibale for him. His on-screen presence is untouchable, he will clearly set the standard for Mexican actors in the future. Childhood friend Diego Luna is also terrific and provides non-stop laughs through his quirky dialogue. Maribel Verdu is excellent as the boys temptress. She bares all and risks everything in her sexy portrayal of a middle aged woman. Bottom line: This is a movie that must be seen by anyone who has an open mind and has ever taken risks. A mercilessly flawless film, the best of 2002Movie Review: Hot Blooded
Summary: 5 Stars
Without a doubt the most entertaining film of 2002. This film is so honest and full of life it should almost be illegal. This film, directed by Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron, is the story of two Mexican yuppies and their never ending quest for fulfillment. Tenoch (Diego Luna) and Julio (Gael Garcia Bernal) are facing the possibilty of a boring summer as their girlfriends have just left them to head to Europe. To their suprise, they encounter Tenoch's cousin in-law, the beautiful Luisa (Maribel Verdu), at a family wedding who is also looking for a bit of adventure in her life. The boys suggest a fictitious beach, Heaven's Mouth, as an ideal place to take a summer trip. Shortly thereafter, this unlikely trio is embarking on a cross country trip to a place that doesn't exist. On the road; secrets are spilled, beliefs are challenged, and life experiences are made. The boys are ultimatley challenged to see beyond their sex-crazed desires. The dialogue is relentlessly erotic, the cinematography is beautiful, and the story enthralls you. The performances are flawless. Mexico's Gael Garcia Bernal asserts himself as an actor destined for future glory in independent films and beyond. His performance is so honest and touching that only an Oscar would be justifibale for him. His on-screen presence is untouchable, he will clearly set the standard for Mexican actors in the future. Childhood friend Diego Luna is also terrific and provides non-stop laughs through his quirky dialogue. Maribel Verdu is excellent as the boys temptress. She bares all and risks everything in her sexy portrayal of a middle aged woman. Bottom line: This is a movie that must be seen by anyone who has an open mind and has ever taken risks. A mercilessly flawless film, the best of 2002Movie Review: not softcore porn- not porn at all! an excellent film
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a bit discouraged from watching this film from reviews talking only about it's nudity and porn-like qualities. Yes, the boys in the film are really immature and disgusting to say the least, but that's really not that point.This movie made me cry among many things. There is a strong showing of class distinction in Mexico. The ones that are on this trip are just young brats of light-skinned well-to-do families, and so is Luisa, a Spanaird.
There are many clashes throughout the road trip of harsh Mexican realities. Meanwhile the kids cruise and hardly pay attention to what is really going on. THey get to stay in hotels, have a car and don't have to work. After all their nonesne and fun they must move on.
The only time when the characters interact with the non-European blooded Mexicans, full mestizos is at the end, when Luisa is at the beach. What does this mean? This is the only time that she seeks them for comfort and companionship, otherwise the boys and Luisa just blatantly ignore their surroundings. An analyzation of this can be pivotal to the main message of the film.
Another similar movie is Ratas, Ratones y rateros (Ecuador 2001). It is a bit violent and hard core. It is another coming of age film, but while Y tu mama tambien cleans up pretty well at the end, this oen doesn't suggesting something even more profound and real! Also recommended.
This movie is hardly porn and despite some graphic scenes with nudity they are basically part of the scheme. Y tu mama tambien is the title that comes from a scence when they were drunk and just talking nonsense. It shows how nonsense can be meaningful and... you will have to see it to realize this film's potential.
Movie Review: I'm Speechless!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't get over how so many reviewers missed the mark on this erotic, honest film. But let me go back. I have seen some of the latest Spanish films (Sex and Lucinda is great), which are hot all right, but this one, Y Tu Mama Tarnbien finally pushes the envelope to the realm of pornography. Sure it's artistic, so it's not pornography. It's actors getting naked and excited, so it is pornography; well, it certainly aroused. I heard it was a good flick, but was sure glad my kids weren't around. Why did she do that to those young boys, daddy?
Back in the Seventies, Deep Throat made porn films popular and the early porn directors actually thought they would merge their product into a respectable Hollywood studio. That never happened. Those who viewed the documentary Inside Deep Throat understand what I mean. T Yu seems to bring sensuality and Hollywood entertainment full circle. Naked bodies doing naked body stuff during a Mexican, On the Road buddy and older chick flick, well who'da thought?
I think the Mexican poor are romanticized somewhat by Cuaron. They are shown to be sweet, suffering people with the thumb of the Federales everywhere. The Spanish Chick goes country with the natives finally, but the boys are bourgeois after all, and they end up going to college taking economics, which early in the film they swore they would never do. That's not the only thing these macho Latinos would like to forget.
It's hard to get excited about Paris Hilton or the latest Brad and Angelina venture when Spanish and Mexican directors are showing you body parts and a primer on what to do with the before mentioned unmentionables.
Movie Review: Sultry, erotic, and ultimately engaging and provocative
Summary: 5 Stars
Y Tu Mama Tambien (translation: And Your Mother, Too) is a movie that could have never been made in America. Quite simply, it's too frank in its depiction of coming-of-age sexuality that it would have never qualified for an R rating in the US. Such a shame, because this film is one of the most provocative and engaging dramas of the past few years.Julio and Tenoch are two best friends growing up in two different worlds in Mexico. Julio lives with his single mother, a secretary who works hard to provide for her family. Tenoch is a son of privilege, born into a wealthy family with ties to the ruling parties of Mexico. Yet, the two form a seemingly ubreakable bond.
Both of their girlfriends have trotted off to Europe for the summer, and in their loneliness, Julio and Tenoch pick up a beautiful girl at least a decade their senior. Enchanting her with fabricated stories of treasures untold, they convince her to accompany them on a trip to a remote beach.
Along the way, both Tenoch and Julio discover more about themselves and about their sexuality. Any more I can not offer, for fear of ruining a lot of what makes the movie so interesting.
The DVD presentation of Y Tu Mama is bare-bones. There are only a few special features to speak of, but a movie this good is its own special feature. The only viewing option is Spanish spoken with English subtitles, which is wonderful, since this is a film that begs to be at least heard in its native language. The subtitling follows the script very closely and is more than adequate.
All in all Y Tu Mama is a tremendouly challenging film that begs to be noticed. Possibly one of the finest films of the past 2 years.