1992
105 minutes
5 Stars
I read the book years ago, and remembered I liked it. I
decided I'd forgotten enough of the book to enjoy the movie, and I was correct.
Passionate, sexual Tita is the youngest daughter, and by family tradition,
forbidden to marry as she must remain at home and care for her mother until
Mama dies. The man she loves marries her sister in order to be close to her,
but it is not enough. Tita takes her passion to the kitchen, and infuses it in
all the wonderful dishes she creates (recipes in the book). The movie, like
Tita's kitchen, is a feast for the senses. Beautifully photographed, lusciously
sensual, delightfully acted, magical beauty from start to finish. Not
recommended for children.
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