The last review for this class will be Y Tu Mamá También. Watch the trailer below and see what the movie is about.
So you watched it, right? Did you get what the movie is about? Yeah no one will with that indie trailer. I watched the movie with my wife and we both have different opinions about the movie. From the review, you will see who favors it and who doesn't.
Y Tu Mamá También is a mexican film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and stars Gael García Bernal as Julio, Diego Luna as Tenoch, and Ana López Mercado as Ana.
First off, this is not a bad film. It's actually quite good in many aspects. It explores life and how things can change rapidly. It also show the hypocrisy in human nature. There is also a underlining political bed throughout the film that one will not fully understand with only one viewing.
That being said, sexuality is a big part of the movie, exploring the fantasies of men towards an attractive woman and then the curiosity of homosexuality between friends. There a few sex scenes and lots of nudity. In fact, just watch the opening scene and you will see a glimpse into the rest of the movie. This aspect of the movie is what I detested the most. However, as I didn't like the sexual tone of the film, it was weaved into the story very well and this movie wouldn't have been as powerful if these scenes were not included.
The comedy in the movie is good and very funny. Hearing the mexican spanish and all the swearing in it made me laugh throughout the film.
The actors did a fantastic job. The arguing scenes between Julio and Tenoch when they each tell each other they have slept with each other's lovers seems very real and made me feel sorry for both of them. During the fighting, the human aspect of hypocrisy is greatly shown. The reason being is that they explained about their rules earlier in the film (I don't remember the rules) and then they break all the rules, causing Ana to get very mad at them because of the hypocrisy.
My final verdict is watch it, unless you get offended by nudity and sexuality. I'll only watch it once because of that reason and because of this being an assignment. My wife loves the movie and especially loves Gael Garcia Bernal (her favorite movie of all time being Amores Perros).
As this is my last post for this class, I enjoyed it and wish the next class good luck and enjoy!
