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83
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Entertainment Weekly
At times, the movie smacks of a standard-issue Hollywood chick flick, especially in the obligatory scene where the women bond by singing and dancing in a kitchen (to Doris Day's ''Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps'').
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80
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Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas
As tasty and nourishing as one of Martin's finest meals.
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75
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Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert
The movie is cast so well that the actors bring life to their predictable destinies, and Elizondo casts a kind of magical warm spell over them all.
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75
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San Francisco Chronicle Wesley Morris
It's a resplendently basic, lovey- dovey and inside-out "King Lear."
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75
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Boston Globe Jay Carr
Its attributes and achievements are modest, but its arias, duets, and ensembles are engaging all the same.
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75
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Philadelphia Inquirer Carrie Rickey
Flavorful and fun. "Muy sabroso y divertido," as Martin might say.
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70
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Washington Post Stephen Hunter
It's not as good as "Eat Drink Man Woman," for no imitation ever surpasses its original; but it's so brimful of life you can't say no.
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63
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New York Daily News Jack Mathews
If you care more about the quality of the movie than the food, language or location, there's no choice: Order Chinese.
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60
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Washington Post Michael O'Sullivan
Overwhelmingly predictable despite its cute surprise ending, Tortilla Soup is a filling but unoriginal dish.
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40
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The New York Times A.O. Scott
As predictable as a fast-food restaurant. The actors' exuberance goes a long way, but not far enough.
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