Fresh
Only some of the characterizations exhibit subtlety, though most of the performances have considerable charm.
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader
Tortilla Soup
A comedy to arouse your appetite.
2001 · 1h 43m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
María Ripoll
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Tortilla Soup
Overview
A Mexican-American master chef and father to three daughters has lost his taste for food but not for life.
Director and cast
- María Ripoll Director
- Jacqueline Obradors as Carmen Naranjo
- Tamara Mello as Maribel Naranjo
- Judy Herrera as Eden
- Nikolai Kinski as Andy
- Elizabeth Peña as Leticia Narnjo
- Constance Marie as Yolanda
- Troy Ruptash as Hairdresser
- Ken Marino as Jeff
- Héctor Elizondo as Martin Naranjo
- Marisabel García as April
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
74%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Thanks to a perfectly blended ensemble led by Hector Elizondo, in his best screen role to date, Tortilla Soup is a warm-blooded winner with equal emphasis placed on taste buds and heartstrings.
Ken Eisner, Variety
Rotten
Though the cast are willing, the movie plods along in need of the zingy flavours and hot spices we see going into Elizondo's cooking.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Rotten
If your erotic inclinations tilt toward the table, Tortilla Soup will probably offer nothing short of hardcore pleasure. If not, but see it you must, close your eyes and think of other appetites.
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Rotten
The writers have swiped Lee's basic premise and main characters, while pretty much ignoring his skill and sensitivity.
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
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