Real Women Have Curves

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Cast & Crew

America Ferrera
Ana

Lupe Ontiveros
Carmen

Ingrid Oliu
Estela

George Lopez
Mr. Guzman

Brian Sites
Jimmy

Jorge Cervera Jr.
Raul

Felipe de Alba
Grandfather

Soledad St. Hilaire
Pancha

Lourdes Perez
Rosali

Jose Gerardo Zamora Jr.
Juan Jose

Manuel Edgar Lujan
Juan Martin

Patricia Cardoso
Director

George LaVoo
Screenwriter

Josefina Lopez
Screenwriter

Josefina Lopez
Writer

George LaVoo
Producer

Effie Brown
Producer

Jim Denault
Cinematographer

Brigitte Broch
Production Design

Sloane Klevin
Film Editing

Heitor Pereira
Original Music

Effie Brown
Unit Production Manager

Julian Petrillo
First Assistant Director

Elaine Montalvo
Costume Design

Chris Miller
Technical Assistant

Deborah Riley
Art Director

Amy R. Strong
Art Director

Lynn Sisco
Script Supervisor

Glenn T. Morgan
Supervising Sound Editor

Fernando Romay Esquerra
Music Editor

Marilyn T. Atlas
Co-Producer

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Audience Reviews for Real Women Have Curves

• May 30, 2011

  A young woman rebels against her mother in order to gain independence and a better life. These days there is a lot of talk about the American Dream with politicians bandying about the term with little critical insight and the late, great George Carlin saying, "They call it that because you have to be asleep to believe it.;" But this is a film with its eyes wide open and a focused, almost myopic support of the possibilities that still remain for this nation's under-represented. America Ferrera's performance as a focused, determined woman who is torn by her tradition-worshiping mother and her dreams of going to college is quite strong, and we quickly gain an admiring respect for the character as Ferrera embodies her. Likewise, the antagonist, played by Lupe Ontiveros, is believable as being able to combine love, fear, and manipulation in a single action. These are two fine actresses giving strong performances. Though the film is able to celebrate women without demonizing men, there are nonetheless structural flaws. Director Patricia Cardoso tries to add Latin music to smooth out the film's transitions, but the scenes are unevenly short and episodic. Also, we never see much development in Ana's character. It is as though she either wakes up or starts the movie ready to give a school assembly speech to young girls about the importance of self-esteem, use of condoms, and higher education. Thus, she becomes a one-dimensional character and a mouthpiece for the director and screenwriters. Nothing she says is objectionable, but a film so invested in character should allow us more insight into her journey. Overall, there's no reason not to show this film to every teenager in the country, regardless of ethnicity or size, but there are many reasons not to show it in film school.
  Jim H Super Reviewer
• Oct 17, 2009

  This movie was really cute. Very inspiring!
  Erin C Super Reviewer
• Aug 20, 2009

  I enjoyed the movie. It portrays the struggle of many first generation immigrants, although the mother's resistance to her daughter going to college is unusual. America Ferrera does a great job.
  Red L Super Reviewer
• Jan 18, 2009

  This film does what most other so-called "chick-flicks" couldn't do. It celebrates women without bashing men. Yes, the male roles are secondary, but they're all moral, upstanding, intelligent characters that are supportive of Ana. <i>Real Women Have Curves</i> may be intended primarily for female audiences, but it's one that guys can watch without feeling belittled or apologetic.
  Randy T Super Reviewer

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