Friday, May 8, 2009

Y Tu Mama Tambien The Movie

By Mercie Hallow

The movie Y Tu Mam Tambin is a famous Mexican movie that was released in 2001 and garnered the New York Film Critics awards for the Best Foreign Film. It is an ageless and unforgettable tale that was loved and well acknowledged by people around the world. The movie depicted the life and culture of Mexico and its people. It efficiently portrayed the poverty that was also present in some parts of the country. The movie was widely celebrated and has been one of the rosters for the best foreign fill of all time.

The movie is about the story of two boys (one boy portrayed by famous actor Gael Garcia Bernal) who met an attractive woman at a wedding. Smitten by her attractive face they began boasting about an imaginary beach until they were interrupted by a quick phone call from Luisas husband saying hes cheating on her. Luisa decided to go along with the two boys although the two has no idea of their destination.

During the trip and inside the car, the two boys bragged about their sexual encounters to Luisa. They had a hotel stop over and this is when Luisa bade her husband goodbye. The other boy saw her crying in her room and began seducing her until they ended up in bed together. The character of Bernal saw what happened between the two and confronted them because he wanted Luisa too.

Luisa then slept with him also the next day to even the score. The three resume the ride and found the imaginary beach with the same name on it. They frolicked and enjoyed the beach and had fun. They got drunk and slept together, the three of them that night. The next day Luisa woke up early to leave the two boys for good after which she made a last phone call to her husband bidding goodbye.

This film is being shown as a tribute to Mexican culture in New Mexico where almost half population is of Hispanic origin.

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