Y Tu Mama Tambien: The Movie

March 25, 2009
by Mercie Hallow

The movie Y Tu Mama Tambien is a 2001 Mexican film that won the New York Film Critics Award for Best Foreign Film. It is a timeless and unforgettable tale that was loved and well-received 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 acclaimed and has been one of the rosters of best foreign films over 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 long ride the two boys shared tales with Luisa regarding their adventurous sexual encounters. They had a hotel stop over and this is when Luisa bade her husband goodbye. The other boy saw her sobbing in her room and sought this as an opportunity to seduce her and they ended up in bed. Bernal’s character saw what happened at was angry to his friend for he also wanted Luisa.

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 will be shown in New Mexico as a tribute to Mexican culture where almost half of the over-all population in the area is of Hispanic origin.

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