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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Vera Blasi (written by)
Release Date:
22 September 2000 (Greece)
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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
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TV Show
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Infidelity
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Magic
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Awards:
2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Cruz Picks Up Useless Skills For Movie Roles
(From WENN. 17 November 2009, 2:01 PM, PST)
Three Join Prada to Nada
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(From WENN. 17 November 2009, 2:01 PM, PST)
Three Join Prada to Nada
(From MovieWeb. 15 October 2009, 7:19 PM, PDT)
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Penelope Cruz displays her beauty and abundant talent
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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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Rated R for some strong sexuality and language.
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92 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
Argentina:Atp |
Chile:TE |
Finland:K-8 |
France:U |
Germany:6 (w) |
Netherlands:AL |
Norway:7 |
Peru:PT |
Singapore:M18 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:Btl |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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All interiors for the San Francisco scenes were shot in soundstages in Brazil.
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Continuity: The left shoulder of Isabella's red dress outside the TV studio.
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References "Mad About You" (1992)
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Cajuína
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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.