Real Women Have Curves

Name: Real Women Have Curves
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: October 18, 2002
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 71
Cast: America Ferrera, Ingrid Oliu, Lupe Ontiveros

2002

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Newmarket Films | Release Date: October 18, 2002 | PG-13

Starring: America Ferrera, Ingrid Oliu, Lupe Ontiveros

Summary: The story of Ana (Ferrera), a first generation Mexican-American teenager torn between her mainstream ambitions and her cultural heritage. (HBO Films)

Director: Patricia Cardoso

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 90 min

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Roger Ebert

Enormously entertaining for moviegoers of any age -- But for young women depressed because they don't look like skinny models, this film is a breath of common sense and fresh air. Real Women Have Curves is a reminder of how rarely the women in the movies are real. Read full review

Carrie Rickey

What's most refreshing about Real Women Have Curves is its unforced comedy-drama and its relaxed, natural-seeming actors. Read full review

Kevin Thomas

Honest and wise enough to strike the right bittersweet note. Read full review

Marta Barber

A warm, funny, engaging film by Patricia Cardoso that realistically portrays the struggles of many first-generation American women. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

It's a warmly realistic comedy-drama that pulls you right into its lively, well-drawn L.A. milieu. Read full review

David Rooney

Delightful coming-of-age comedy-drama. Read full review

Kim Morgan

A little movie, fine, but a little movie with little in the way of character composition, cinematic panache or intelligent writing. Read full review

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MarianaT.

Sep 16, 2007

It´s a great movie which tell us about ignorance in people... In this case "PUEBLERINAS" going to big city where they go against world and Ana against her own family culture!

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The3AcademySins

Feb 17, 2020

I found Real Women Have Curves to be a really nice, positive film about feminism. It's more than that though. Its a great movie about body positivity. American Ferrera is absolutely darling in this role. Her mother, played by Lupe Ontiveros, is one of the most evil characters I've ever seenI found Real Women Have Curves to be a really nice, positive film about feminism. It's more than that though. Its a great movie about body positivity. American Ferrera is absolutely darling in this role. Her mother, played by Lupe Ontiveros, is one of the most evil characters I've ever seen in film, and watching her get her comeuppance is super satisfying. The movie feels a little dated, and some scenes really drag, but its a really good watch!… Expand

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