Review:
Like Water For Chocolate (film)
overall review score: 4.3
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Like Water for Chocolate is a 1992 Mexican film based on the novel of the same name by Laura Esquivel. It tells the story of a young woman named Tita who is forbidden to marry her true love and expresses her emotions through her cooking, causing magical effects on those who eat her food.
Key Features
- Romance
- Cooking
- Magic realism
- Family drama
Pros
- Beautiful cinematography
- Compelling story
- Strong performances
Cons
- Some may find the magical elements too fantastical