SummaryThe story of Ana (Ferrera), a first generation Mexican-American teenager torn between her mainstream ambitions and her cultural heritage. (HBO Films)
Directed By:Patricia Cardoso
Written By:Josefina Lopez, George LaVoo
Real Women Have Curves
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Generally Favorable
71
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5.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
71
79% Positive
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Passionately acted and grittily convincing.
83
It's refreshingly low on the kind of Cinema of Empowerment pedantry that often goes along with stories about ethnic families, sweatshop working conditions, or women confronting issues of weight and body image -- and this little crowd-pleaser embraces all three.
80
Handsomely shot by cinematographer Jim Denault, the film immerses the audience in Ana's world, its mosaic of colors and sounds and people, to create a vivid cinematic portrait not only of one girl but of an entire community.
75
A warm, funny, engaging film by Patricia Cardoso that realistically portrays the struggles of many first-generation American women.
75
If ever a film seemed poised to take over the spot occupied by the surprise indie hit, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," it's Real Women Have Curves.
60
Some pieces of the plot feel dishonest, others contrived, but there are also moments of nicely observed detail and plenty of good messages.
42
A little movie, fine, but a little movie with little in the way of character composition, cinematic panache or intelligent writing.
User score
Mixed or Average
5.7
44% Positive
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Feb 17, 2020
7
I found Real Women Have Curves to be a really nice, positive film about feminism. It's more than that though. Its a great movie about body positivity. American Ferrera is absolutely darling in this role. Her mother, played by Lupe Ontiveros, is one of the most evil characters I've ever seen in film, and watching her get her comeuppance is super satisfying. The movie feels a little dated, and some scenes really drag, but its a really good watch!
Production Company:
- HBO Films
- Newmarket Films
- LaVoo Productions
Release Date:Oct 18, 2002
Duration:1 h 30 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:Real women take chances, have flaws, embrace life...
Awards
Sundance Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
