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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
As delectable as the gourmet food it features.
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
Although there are some rather broad strokes to the comedy (and a couple of characters that verge on caricature), "Tortilla Soup" ultimately serves up a tasty dish.
12/21/01
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08/12/02
Its attributes and achievements are modest, but its arias, duets, and ensembles are engaging all the same.
10/19/01
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03/24/02
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 CriticTortilla 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
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11/27/01
A gem of ensemble acting with a warm, subtle performance by Hector Elizondo as a master chef overseeing three daughters.
06/11/01
Tortilla Soup is a quiet movie that gently simmers as its flavors and pleasures deepen.
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
Eat dinner first, or this tasty Latino translation of Ang Lee's Eat Drink Man Woman will have your stomach growling the whole time.
08/24/01
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10/01/01
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