In spirit and nuance, this is an amazingly faithful remake.
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10/09/01
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Tortilla Soup (2001)
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Reviews Counted:62
Fresh:45
Rotten:17
Average Rating:6.3/10
Consensus: An English remake of Ang Lee's Eat Drink Man Woman, Tortilla Soup is as charming and flavorful as the dishes it features.
Theatrical Release:Aug 24, 2001 Limited
Box Office: $2,923,596
Synopsis: Inspired by Ang Lee's EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN, TORTILLA SOUP is the story of three grown sisters trying to cope with -- and live with -- their father (Hector Elizondo), who has one simple rule: be... [More]
Starring: Hector Elizondo, Jacqueline Obradors, Elizabeth Peña, Tamara Mello
Director: Maria Ripoll
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Reviews for Tortilla Soup
A mushy, shortcut-laden yawn quite apart from the film from which it stole its material.
08/23/01
Top CriticA delicious testament to love, living, and the art of eating well.
08/22/01
Charming.
08/24/01
The film is a charmer, filled with homey details that make you nostalgic for a warm and spicy tortilla soup.
08/23/01
Like many a meal, the lives of these characters don't necessarily turn out as planned, but the surprises are what provide the extra flavor and delight.
08/27/01
The story gets all hyperactive in the last 20 minutes, but even the predictable stuff can't obliterate the simple pleasure of watching what went before.
03/29/02
A pleasant familial drama spiced with a keen appreciation for the surprising twists and turns of romantic love.
08/23/01
A remake that follows the original point by point but is nevertheless far less satisfying.
12/29/01
Tortilla Soup may swap Szechwan peppercorns for chipotles, but it appeals to a universal appetite for stories that are as rich and warm as they are flavorful.
08/23/01
Top CriticIts attributes and achievements are modest, but its arias, duets, and ensembles are engaging all the same.
10/19/01
Top CriticEnglish-language Mexican-family version of Ang Lee's Eat Drink Man Woman doesn't duplicate the subtleties of the original.
01/12/03
A feast for the heart as well as the palate, Tortilla Soup is one of the best-tasting films of the year.
09/04/01
Although six writers worked on the adaptation, for once too many cooks didn't spoil the broth.
08/24/01
Top CriticActing like a family sitcom contrived for a TV food channel, Tortilla Soup should have been released as a menu.
08/24/01
At times, the movie smacks of a standard-issue Hollywood chick flick ... Yet Elizondo's endearingly low-key performance ultimately engenders such goodwill that these quibbles seem moot.
09/06/01
Top CriticA proud ode to Latino families and their guarded acclimation into American society.
08/01/01
This flavorful tale is bound to pique discerning appetites.
08/23/01
Isn’t the delicacy that Eat Drink Man Woman was… But on the level of comfort food this remake is enjoyable enough.
05/09/02
The writers have swiped Lee's basic premise and main characters, while pretty much ignoring his skill and sensitivity.
03/29/02
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