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Real Women Have Curves

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Real Women Have Curves (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 82

Fresh: 68

Rotten:14

Average Rating: 6.8/10

Consensus: Even though Real Women is another coming-of-age tale, it's a real charmer.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for sexual content and some language

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Oct 18, 2002 Limited

Box Office: $5,677,043

Synopsis: Ana (America Ferrera) is a beautiful Mexican-American girl who has just completed high school. Living in East L.A. with a hardworking blue collar family, Ana's graduation from an upscale school in... Ana (America Ferrera) is a beautiful Mexican-American girl who has just completed high school. Living in East L.A. with a hardworking blue collar family, Ana's graduation from an upscale school in Beverly Hills is heralded as a huge accomplishment. At least, that's the way her English teacher and mentor, Mr. Guzman (George Lopez) sees it. He would like Ana to apply to college as he feels that she is a smart and talented student. But Ana's deeply traditional mother, Carmen (Lupe Ontiveros), insists that she stay at home and help her sister working in a dressmaking factory. Ana is strong-willed and sometimes defiant, but she accepts her mother's instructions and works at the factory, simultaneously applying to Columbia University. The sweatshop that her sister operates opens Ana's eyes to the injustices of business. She sees how her sister is mistreated and underpaid by the Bloomingdale's executives who have contracted her to make their dresses. Dresses that cost the factory $18 to make are sold at Bloomie's for $600, and Ana questions where all that money goes. She also awakens her mother, sister, and coworkers to the idea that they are more than just pretty pictures or wives or mothers--they are real people with a lot to offer and they shouldn't be mislead by the body image promoted by stores like Bloomingdales that mass-produce clothing in small sizes for thin women. In the end, Ana learns a lot about herself, her family, and even romance, on her way to seeing herself as a woman. This beautifully filmed, sweet film is directed by Colombian-born Patricia Cardoso, and highlights the superb talent of 17-year-old Ferrera in the role of Ana. This film was included in the 31st New Directors/New Films 2002 series presented by The Film Society of Lincoln Center and The Department of Film and Media of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. [More]

Starring: America Ferrera, Lupe Ontiveros, Ingrid Oliu, George Lopez

Starring: America Ferrera, Lupe Ontiveros, Ingrid Oliu, George Lopez, Brian Sites, Soledad St. Hilaire, Lourdes Perez, Jorge Cervera, Felipe de Alba

Director: Patricia Cardoso

Director: Patricia Cardoso
Screenwriter: Josefina Lopez
Producer: George LaVoo, Effie T. Brown
Studio: HBO Films/Newmarket Films

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Felix Vasquez Jr.
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However conventional the film sometimes is, it always feels true to life, thanks to in largest part to the actresses.

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01/02/09
Michael Dequina
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02/09/06
Geoff Andrew
Time Out

One of the best things about "Real Women" is exactly that %u2013 the real sized women (and men) who fill out this endearing coming-of-age story with a physical and emotional robustness that puts the Hollywood size-three's to shame.

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12/15/05
Niki Patton
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12/06/05
Film Threat
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Divertido, sensível, bem dirigido e abençoado por ótimas atuações, o filme só falha ao subestimar espectador, explicitando uma mensagem que se beneficiaria da sutileza.

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08/30/04
Pablo Villaca
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This strong little independent film packs more colour and life into its trim 86 minutes than many puffed-up blockbusters can stuff into two hours.

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12/01/03
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06/01/03
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Cardoso has clearly connected with Josefina Lopez’ work (originally a stage play based on her own experiences) and found something to say without making it either a feminist or a fatty tract.

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It’s just an honest, funny, touching story about a teen-age girl who tries to find her way after graduating high school.

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03/25/03
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Real movies have characters, but not Real Women Have Curves, a fiasco of dopey characters and clumsy script.

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03/10/03
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