Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

lee-ho-cheung-brian This movie describes the relationship between Ana and her mother. It can accurately portrait the value of a traditional Mexican woman. In the movie, we can see that the expectation of Ana's mother is so different from Ana while Ana is a first generation American born Mexican. Ana's mother has a strong sense of family value and the expectation on a traditional Mexican woman. In a particular scene, Ana was taught by her mother how to "walk like a woman" while we can also relate the last scene that Ana walked like a woman in New York. The director of this movie tries to convey a message that "real women" do not need to be defined by the society. If you have curves, then you are a real woman.

irishamethyst41 I saw this film when I was in an extremely vulnerable place during the Spring of 2002, when I was battling and just embarking on my journey to freedom from an eating disorder. It helped show me that women of all shapes and sizes can learn to appreciate themselves, regardless of their outward appearance - especially in light of the way society portrays how we are expected to look.I like the stand that Ana had in standing up against her mother, despite how it would be to be picked upon based on your outward appearance.I have only today ordered the DVD, as I feel it is one that I can watch time and time again.At the time of seeing this in the local Film Centre (for alternative films), I found it to be quite uplifting. Well worth viewing! Don't wait - go out and buy it now!

JZitnik25 Real Women have Curves is an alright film. We had to watch it for a class, otherwise I'm not sure I would have picked it out. America Ferrera does an excellent job portraying a girl that is caught between growing up in the white dominated United States, and her Mexican heritage. She is confused, and in a way an outsider. She is well suited in this leading role. Lupe Ontiveros steps out of her typical role of maid, and delivers a performance that makes you feel sorry for Ana, and hate her. She portrays Ana's mother who doesn't understand why Ana doesn't want to work, why she wants to go to school, and why she embraces her curves. Overall this movie dealswith the cultural/political undertones well, and ends up being a real feel good tale.

vadirtysouth42 This movie is about a young latina girl who just graduated high school. She got a full scholarship to a prestigious university in New York City, yet her parents want her to stay in Texas and help the family. This movie is about her summer after graduation, and all the growing up she does. She realizes her mind is worth just as much, if not more, than her body. She learns to stand up for her beliefs. I like the slices of latino culture throughout. America Ferara is a very pretty young woman, I like how she is so serious, and she can do romance, and anger. I love the factory scene where she lets her mom have it. But, I should not discuss that. Go see it.