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Overview

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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Vera Blasi (written by)
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Release Date:
22 September 2000 (Greece) more
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Tagline:
It's gonna be one hot summer. more
Plot:
Brazilian chef Isabella Oliveira moves to San Francisco when her husband, frustrated by her motion sickness, cheats on her. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Cruz Picks Up Useless Skills For Movie Roles
 (From WENN. 17 November 2009, 2:01 PM, PST)

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Penelope Cruz displays her beauty and abundant talent more (78 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Penélope Cruz ... Isabella Oliveira (as Penelope Cruz)
Murilo Benício ... Toninho Oliveira

Harold Perrineau ... Monica Jones (as Harold Perrineau Jr.)

Mark Feuerstein ... Cliff Lloyd
John de Lancie ... Alex Reeves (as John De Lancie)
Anne Ramsay ... TV Director

Ana Gasteyer ... Claudia Hunter
Analu De Castro ... Little Isabella - Age 2
Thais De Sá Curvelo ... Little Isabella - Age 5
Eliane Guttman ... Isabella's Mother (as Eliana Guttman)
Eduardo Mattedi ... Isabella's Father
Ana Paula Oliveira ... Cook
Marilice Santos ... Sexy Neighbor
Giba Conceição ... Troubadour #1
Joaquim Pinto ... Troubadour #2
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for some strong sexuality and language.
Runtime:
92 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
All interiors for the San Francisco scenes were shot in soundstages in Brazil. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The left shoulder of Isabella's red dress outside the TV studio. more
Quotes:
Toninho: Isabella, I swear on my mother's grave, you are the only woman I ever loved.
Isabella: Your mother is still alive.
Toninho: That's not the point.
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Movie Connections:
References "Mad About You" (1992) more
Soundtrack:
Cajuína more

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8 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
Penelope Cruz displays her beauty and abundant talent, 2 January 2004
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Author: Amy Adler from Toledo, Ohio

Isabella (Penelope Cruz) meets her soul mate in her native Brazil, marries him, and becomes the renowned chef at his restaurant. She suffers from motion sickness so she insists on driving the car, leading in a dance partnership and more. Husband Toninho (the handsome Murilo Benicio) tires of being second in command and develops the roving eye syndrome. Stunned by her husband's actions, Isabella flees Brazil and travels to San Francisco. Once there, she catches the eye of a television producer who helps her become a small-screen celebrity with her own cooking show. Out of the blue, ex-husband Toninho arrives and wants his wife back. What will she do?

Penelope Cruz shines in the leading role; she's drop dead gorgeous and gives an irresistible performance. Benicio, also, initiates flutters in the hearts of any female viewers with his charming persona. The movie has many humorous plot elements (a cross-dresser, catty television employees) that keep the plot interesting. Those seeking an entertaining movie with charm and chuckles will be delighted to happen upon this lesser known movie.

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