Like Water for Chocolate

Like Film for Garbage A critique of the film Like Water for Chocolate The novel Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel has won many hearts as well as awards when first published in 1989 in Spanish and 1992 in English. In the novel Esquivel encompasses us with the sweet aroma of the imagination and creativity. Unfortunately, this can not be said of the feature film that was based on the book. Como agua para chocolate was …

…of understanding the book. The film definitely lacks the ingredients. Unlike some food films, this one doesn’t make the mouth water; instead, it leaves the viewer with a yearning of a better film. This may be a bit direct unlike Jonathan Romney’s critique who almost apologizes to the reader: “Maybe Mexican food doesn’t agree with me…” but the film is in for a need of being basted with better ingredients and flavor.