7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Real Women Have Curves (2002)
Real Women Have Curves (2002)
Overview
In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee the small, rundown family-owned textile factory.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee the small, rundown family-owned textile factory.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by championing women's empowerment, body positivity, and individual self-determination against restrictive cultural and familial expectations within an immigrant context.
The film authentically portrays a Mexican-American family and community, featuring a diverse cast that reflects its cultural setting. Its narrative explores themes of body image, cultural identity, and personal empowerment through the experiences of a young Latina woman, offering a subtle critique of societal norms without explicitly demonizing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays traditional, culturally-ingrained Christian (Catholic) values, primarily through the mother character, as restrictive and oppressive, particularly regarding body image, gender roles, and personal freedom. The narrative champions the protagonist's journey of self-acceptance and independence in direct contrast to these norms.
The film 'Real Women Have Curves' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young Mexican-American woman's personal growth, family relationships, and aspirations, making the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements not applicable.
Real Women Have Curves does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a cisgender Latina teenager's experiences with family, education, and self-acceptance, making the framework for transsexual portrayal inapplicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an adaptation of a play by Josefina López. The characters' genders in the film are consistent with their portrayal in the original source material, the play. There are no instances of characters established as one gender in the play being portrayed as a different gender in the film.
The film "Real Women Have Curves" is an adaptation of a play by Josefina López, both of which center on a Mexican-American family. The characters' racial identities in the film are consistent with their portrayal in the original source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.0
Critic Ratings
8.5
7.1
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