A mushy, shortcut-laden yawn quite apart from the film from which it stole its material.
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08/23/01
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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
Top CriticThe film is a charmer, filled with homey details that make you nostalgic for a warm and spicy tortilla soup.
08/23/01
A pleasant diversion.
08/23/01
Top CriticAn OK dish.
08/23/01
Top CriticTortilla Soup is a quiet movie that gently simmers as its flavors and pleasures deepen.
08/23/01
As delectable as the gourmet food it features.
08/23/01
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 CriticA pleasant familial drama spiced with a keen appreciation for the surprising twists and turns of romantic love.
08/23/01
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08/23/01
A delicious testament to love, living, and the art of eating well.
08/22/01
Certainly isn't indigestible, but by comparison to its more savory source, it's considerably less than mouth-watering.
08/21/01
A charming and delightful film.
08/20/01
A proud ode to Latino families and their guarded acclimation into American society.
08/01/01
A delicious little domestic romp.
07/30/01
A gem of ensemble acting with a warm, subtle performance by Hector Elizondo as a master chef overseeing three daughters.
06/11/01
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