Pleasingly plump journeyman actress Ferrera is the centerpiece of "Real Women Have Curves"; a slice-of-life, coming-of-age Chicana flick about a Mexican-American high school girl, Ana, from an East L.A. barrio who struggles with the opposing forces of American feminism and Mexican family tradition. An easy going, warm hearted film with a salsa flavor, "...Curves" is a tad awkward in parts, doesn't nail all of its nuances, and uses "Spanglish" with some subtitles. Nonetheless, those with an interest in the Mex-Am culture, especially the distaff, will find this an enjoyable and worthy watch. (B)
Review of Real Women Have Curves
