y tu mama tambien - Movies

eviledna · 05-09-2004, 17:03

Caught this on Sky cinema the other day.

Very rude, but very good flick.

Imagine a Mexican version of Road Trip - but with a bit more up top and you're pretty much there.

Without giving anything away, it boasts quite an, er, eye-opening climax too.

Final scene is sad though. I guess it really is the end of summer...

hilary · 05-09-2004, 19:39

I had no idea what this film was about before I saw it, and I got a bit of a shock to say the least! It was good, but very strange

lennon9_2000 · 06-09-2004, 06:33

The scary thing is this is the same guy (Alfonso Cuaron) who directed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Just goes to show that talented directors such as Alfonso can put their hand to anything and make it good.

djfraz · 06-09-2004, 10:31

i saw this a while back, really enjoyed it and thought the two actors would definately go further.One of them (Gael Garcia Bernal) also starred in the fantastic 'Amores Perros' and is now playing a young Che Guevara in 'the Motorcycle Diaries'.If you enjoyed Y Tu then go get amores perros !!!!! now! !!!!!

eviledna · 06-09-2004, 11:35

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Originally Posted by djfraz

i saw this a while back, really enjoyed it and thought the two actors would definately go further.One of them (Gael Garcia Bernal) also starred in the fantastic 'Amores Perros' and is now playing a young Che Guevara in 'the Motorcycle Diaries'.If you enjoyed Y Tu then go get amores perros !!!!! now! !!!!!

I *thought* I recognised the guy playing Che!!

Thanks for the tip off. Haven't seen Amores Perros, but will defo keep an eye out for it.

Y Tu Mama was a big hit in Mexico, so I'm not surprised all involved have gone on to bigger things.

natzs · 06-09-2004, 13:31

i like this flick i was told by a friend that i should watch it . Well it was a bit my full on than i thought its was going to be but i liked it all the same

PC_Steve · 06-09-2004, 14:32

a few days ago i had never heard of this film.....then after reading this thread i was on IMDB and for some reason i was looking at Natalie Imbruglia's profile (i was looking at Jonny English), and i noticed that she has a track on the soundtrack to this film.
I will have a look out on the EPG to see if i can catch it on Sky.

if anyone has an idea on when it is on again, please post...as i am rather lazy

natzs · 06-09-2004, 15:37

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Originally Posted by PC_Steve

a few days ago i had never heard of this film.....then after reading this thread i was on IMDB and for some reason i was looking at Natalie Imbruglia's profile (i was looking at Jonny English), and i noticed that she has a track on the soundtrack to this film.
I will have a look out on the EPG to see if i can catch it on Sky.

if anyone has an idea on when it is on again, please post...as i am rather lazy

as i am also to lazy to go check for you but i do know its on sky cinema

eviledna · 06-09-2004, 17:56

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Originally Posted by natzs

as i am also to lazy to go check for you but i do know its on sky cinema

Well it was showing on Sky Cinema. But checking the skymovies website, it isn't on for the next couple of weeks anyway. Looks like you might have missed the boat. I think Sky Cinema tend to repeat movies for a few weeks and then they don't show them again - unlike the other nine channels where films seem to get repeated again and again for about three months!

The Body · 24-03-2008, 01:52

Well I watched this film last night on Channel 4 and thought it was absolutely fantastic - did a search before starting a thread and found this.

I've never ever watched a foreign film before and couldn't believe how amazing it was.

I think I found it so brilliant because it was so honest and real and I connected with each of the characters very easily.

I don't know what it was, but I literally had goosebumps when I watched the jukebox scene and then when I viewed the final scene, I didn't know what do to with myself.

Do not read if you haven't already seen the film...

spoiler:
There was a hint in the middle of the film about death, but I dismissed it quickly. However, when the audience finds out Luisa had died of cancer a month after their trip, I almost cried. It was as if the character had completely let go on the trip and was nothing like the woman in her first scene. Almost like the cancer had been a good thing and she'd finally been able to be free.

This scene was truely incredible... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfrqmjp7hyk

damndirtyape · 24-03-2008, 02:13

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Originally Posted by The Body

Well I watched this film last night on Channel 4 and thought it was absolutely fantastic - did a search before starting a thread and found this.

I've never ever watched a foreign film before and couldn't believe how amazing it was.

I think I found it so brilliant because it was so honest and real and I connected with each of the characters very easily.

I don't know what it was, but I literally had goosebumps when I watched the jukebox scene and then when I viewed the final scene, I didn't know what do to with myself.

...

This scene was truely incredible... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfrqmjp7hyk

Firstly, I applaud your use of the search function - have a gold star

Secondly, I'm glad that you've given foreign film a chance - there's soooo much great stuff out there at the moment esp. the recent spate of award-winning German & Mexican cinema.

It's a fantastic film, and I too found it very easy to connect with the characters; there are plenty of emotionally raw movies out there, but the impetuous, youthful zest of Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna gave the whole film a refreshing buoyancy.

Any thoughts about what you might chance next in the world of foreign language film?

SteveOwen · 24-03-2008, 02:26

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Originally Posted by The Body

Well I watched this film last night on Channel 4 and thought it was absolutely fantastic - did a search before starting a thread and found this.

I've never ever watched a foreign film before and couldn't believe how amazing it was.

I think I found it so brilliant because it was so honest and real and I connected with each of the characters very easily.

I don't know what it was, but I literally had goosebumps when I watched the jukebox scene and then when I viewed the final scene, I didn't know what do to with myself.

Do not read if you haven't already seen the film...

spoiler:
There was a hint in the middle of the film about death, but I dismissed it quickly. However, when the audience finds out Luisa had died of cancer a month after their trip, I almost cried. It was as if the character had completely let go on the trip and was nothing like the woman in her first scene. Almost like the cancer had been a good thing and she'd finally been able to be free.

This scene was truely incredible... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfrqmjp7hyk

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

This is one of the many Gael Garcia Bernal movies in my DVD collection, but definitely one of the best. If you liked this, you might be interested in some of his other work: The Motorcycles Diaries, Amores Perros, Bad Education, The Science of Sleep, to name a few. He's a very interesting actor with an impressive body of work to his name.

Also, I don't know who knows this on here but Gael and his YTMT co-star Diego Luna have been best friends since they were toddlers and they have made another film together. It's about football and called Rudo y Cursi (Robust and Pretentious). It's directed by Carlos Cuaron who wrote Y Tu Mama. So keep an eye out for that...

humphryb · 24-03-2008, 02:31

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Originally Posted by SteveOwen

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

This is one of the many Gael Garcia Bernal movies in my DVD collection, but definitely one of the best. If you liked this, you might be interested in some of his other work: The Motorcycles Diaries, Amores Perros, Bad Education, The Science of Sleep, to name a few. He's a very interesting actor with an impressive body of work to his name.

Also, I don't know who knows this on here but Gael and his YTMT co-star Diego Luna have been best friends since they were toddlers and they have made another film together. It's about football and called Rudo y Cursi (Robust and Pretentious). It's directed by Carlos Cuaron who wrote Y Tu Mama. So keep an eye out for that...

I've been watching quite a few of the films starring Gael Garcia Bernal, I think he's a brilliant actor and the films i've enjoyed throughout, they sure aren't scared of contreversy

Basket Case · 24-03-2008, 02:57

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Originally Posted by humphryb

I've been watching quite a few of the films starring Gael Garcia Bernal, I think he's a brilliant actor and the films i've enjoyed throughout, they sure aren't scared of contreversy

Caught "The King" a few months back and it was very good. He has an almost flawless American accent in it aswell. Without giving away too much, it has an interesting ending.

fafita2786 · 24-03-2008, 03:58

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Originally Posted by basketcase3000

Caught "The King" a few months back and it was very good. He has an almost flawless American accent in it aswell. Without giving away too much, it has an interesting ending.

He's fantastic at accents. His Spanish accent in Bad Education was spot on, as well as his Argentinean accent in The Motorcycle Diaries.

The King was good, but not one of my favourites from him.

The Body · 26-03-2008, 13:02

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Originally Posted by damndirtyape

Firstly, I applaud your use of the search function - have a gold star

Secondly, I'm glad that you've given foreign film a chance - there's soooo much great stuff out there at the moment esp. the recent spate of award-winning German & Mexican cinema.

It's a fantastic film, and I too found it very easy to connect with the characters; there are plenty of emotionally raw movies out there, but the impetuous, youthful zest of Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna gave the whole film a refreshing buoyancy.

Any thoughts about what you might chance next in the world of foreign language film?

Firstly, I'd like to say thanks for replying to my review.

Secondly, SteveOwen has recommended The Motorcycles Diaries, Amores Perros, Bad Education and The Science Of Sleep, so I may give one of them a try.

I just watched the jukebox scene again... I'm so sad.

DNR · 26-03-2008, 17:24

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Originally Posted by The Body

Firstly, I'd like to say thanks for replying to my review.

Secondly, SteveOwen has recommended The Motorcycles Diaries, Amores Perros, Bad Education and The Science Of Sleep, so I may give one of them a try.

I just watched the jukebox scene again... I'm so sad.

I was lucky enough to see this at our local cinema, when it came out. Had no idea about the ending so was really shocked.

Out of those films The Motorcycle Diaries is the most similar, so you'll undoubtedly enjoy that too.

Amores Perros is my favourite out of those. It's a very powerful & moving film.

Harry_Greenwood · 26-03-2008, 17:35

'Amores Perros' .....a Delightful film

I recommend you film buffs see
Bombón: El Perro
http://imdb.com/title/tt0420548/

The Body · 29-03-2008, 14:51

Looks like I'll be watching The Motorcycle Diaries and Amores Perros sometime soon.

I'll let you know how they go down in the near future.

CharlieUnicorn · 29-03-2008, 15:29

A friend recommended this to me - I was expecting a Spanish language version of American Pie because she only told me about the sex scenes! But it was actually a lot deeper than I thought it would be, and quite sad in bits. Definitely worth seeing.

Il Padrino · 29-03-2008, 15:45

Great Film. I'm a big fan of Gael Garcia Bernal, Bad Education, The Motorcycle Diaries and Science of Sleep are even better, definately worth checking out if you haven't seen them. Really diverse actor. Haven't seen The King yet, some people have said its not one of his best? I should take a look anyway.

Also who has seen Pan's labyrinth...it was really bugging me when I saw it at the cinema beause I knew I recognised the actress who played Mercedes, took me ages to realise it's the same woman from Y tu Mama Tambien!

damndirtyape · 30-03-2008, 23:51

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Originally Posted by The Body

Firstly, I'd like to say thanks for replying to my review.

Secondly, SteveOwen has recommended The Motorcycles Diaries, Amores Perros, Bad Education and The Science Of Sleep, so I may give one of them a try.

I just watched the jukebox scene again... I'm so sad.

I've seen all the movies SteveOwen has suggested, and it's going to be difficult to steer you to the best choice. Gael Garcia Bernal is such a diverse actor that each role he performs is completely different!

"Bad Education", for example, is a 'darker' movie, but in the hands of Pedro Almodóvar any film is a great success

'The Science Of Sleep' is a gentle, but "hyper-real" excursion. I feel it's his weakest role to date, but it's still a wonderful movie.

If I had to pick a favourite it'd be 'Amores Perros'. Although only in one strand of the film, Bernal's performance is sizzlingly brash and visceral. In terms of tone, 'Amores Perros' is a world away from the breezy 'Y tu Mama Tambien', but it's such a great piece of cinema that you'd be crazy to miss it.

May I also recommend you see the German movie "Goodbye Lenin!" if you ever get the chance. Daniel Bruhl is simply amazing in the role; it's another great example of happiness and heart-ache in a single film.

*taz* · 31-03-2008, 18:19

Hello

Another Gael Garci Bernal fan here. Loved Y Tu Mama Tambien and Amores Perros but my favourite movie of Bernal's is The Motorcycle Diaries. Not only is it a great movie, but the absolute gorgeous Mia Maestro is also in it lol and boy is she stunning

The Body · 01-04-2008, 11:48

It seems I'm still torn between The Motorcycle Diaries and Amores Perros.

Adam792 · 01-04-2008, 12:41

I saw Y Tu Mamá También a while ago on FilmFour and really enjoyed it. It is a brilliant film; really funny in parts and serious in others, I think it's really well done.

05-09-2004, 17:03	#1
eviledna Banned User Join Date: Mar 2004 Services: Sky World, Sky+ Posts: 2,141	y tu mama tambien Caught this on Sky cinema the other day. Very rude, but very good flick. Imagine a Mexican version of Road Trip - but with a bit more up top and you're pretty much there. Without giving anything away, it boasts quite an, er, eye-opening climax too. Final scene is sad though. I guess it really is the end of summer...

24-03-2008, 01:52	#10
The Body Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12,724	Well I watched this film last night on Channel 4 and thought it was absolutely fantastic - did a search before starting a thread and found this. I've never ever watched a foreign film before and couldn't believe how amazing it was. I think I found it so brilliant because it was so honest and real and I connected with each of the characters very easily. I don't know what it was, but I literally had goosebumps when I watched the jukebox scene and then when I viewed the final scene, I didn't know what do to with myself. Do not read if you haven't already seen the film... spoiler: There was a hint in the middle of the film about death, but I dismissed it quickly. However, when the audience finds out Luisa had died of cancer a month after their trip, I almost cried. It was as if the character had completely let go on the trip and was nothing like the woman in her first scene. Almost like the cancer had been a good thing and she'd finally been able to be free. This scene was truely incredible... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfrqmjp7hyk

05-09-2004, 19:39	#2
hilary Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 882	I had no idea what this film was about before I saw it, and I got a bit of a shock to say the least! It was good, but very strange

06-09-2004, 06:33	#3
lennon9_2000 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern Ireland Services: Sky, BT Posts: 3	The scary thing is this is the same guy (Alfonso Cuaron) who directed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Just goes to show that talented directors such as Alfonso can put their hand to anything and make it good.

06-09-2004, 10:31	#4
djfraz Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 292	i saw this a while back, really enjoyed it and thought the two actors would definately go further.One of them (Gael Garcia Bernal) also starred in the fantastic 'Amores Perros' and is now playing a young Che Guevara in 'the Motorcycle Diaries'.If you enjoyed Y Tu then go get amores perros !!!!! now! !!!!!

06-09-2004, 13:31	#6
natzs Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,012	i like this flick i was told by a friend that i should watch it . Well it was a bit my full on than i thought its was going to be but i liked it all the same

06-09-2004, 14:32	#7
PC_Steve Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Services: SKY World, DTT,Samsung LW26 HD LCD Freeserve broadband, K800i, xbox360,PS3 Posts: 3,516	a few days ago i had never heard of this film.....then after reading this thread i was on IMDB and for some reason i was looking at Natalie Imbruglia's profile (i was looking at Jonny English), and i noticed that she has a track on the soundtrack to this film. I will have a look out on the EPG to see if i can catch it on Sky. if anyone has an idea on when it is on again, please post...as i am rather lazy

26-03-2008, 17:35	#18
Harry_Greenwood Banned User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 62	'Amores Perros' .....a Delightful film I recommend you film buffs see Bombón: El Perro http://imdb.com/title/tt0420548/

29-03-2008, 14:51	#19
The Body Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12,724	Looks like I'll be watching The Motorcycle Diaries and Amores Perros sometime soon. I'll let you know how they go down in the near future.

29-03-2008, 15:29	#20
CharlieUnicorn Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Candy Mountain Posts: 100	A friend recommended this to me - I was expecting a Spanish language version of American Pie because she only told me about the sex scenes! But it was actually a lot deeper than I thought it would be, and quite sad in bits. Definitely worth seeing.

29-03-2008, 15:45	#21
Il Padrino Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 213	Great Film. I'm a big fan of Gael Garcia Bernal, Bad Education, The Motorcycle Diaries and Science of Sleep are even better, definately worth checking out if you haven't seen them. Really diverse actor. Haven't seen The King yet, some people have said its not one of his best? I should take a look anyway. Also who has seen Pan's labyrinth...it was really bugging me when I saw it at the cinema beause I knew I recognised the actress who played Mercedes, took me ages to realise it's the same woman from Y tu Mama Tambien!

31-03-2008, 18:19	#23
taz Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 93	Hello Another Gael Garci Bernal fan here. Loved Y Tu Mama Tambien and Amores Perros but my favourite movie of Bernal's is The Motorcycle Diaries. Not only is it a great movie, but the absolute gorgeous Mia Maestro is also in it lol and boy is she stunning

01-04-2008, 11:48	#24
The Body Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12,724	It seems I'm still torn between The Motorcycle Diaries and Amores Perros.

01-04-2008, 12:41	#25
Adam792 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Staffordshire Services: Freeview, FTA&TNT Sat(19.2/13°E), Virgin TV+BB, vodafone PAYM & Nokia 6220C Posts: 2,135 Blog Entries: 8	I saw Y Tu Mamá También a while ago on FilmFour and really enjoyed it. It is a brilliant film; really funny in parts and serious in others, I think it's really well done.