LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE is a beautiful, tragic love story that will bewitch audiences with its magical miracles and history-based background. It is totally told in Spanish with English voiceover actors. It recounts the cruelty and divisive torture the rebels faced dealing with the Mexican government and Army Generals. Tita (Azul Guaita) and Pedro (Andres Baida) are destined to be together. Their scenes define the essence of true love and its intoxicating, undeniable pull. Tita’s cooking moments are mesmerizing. She will inspire audiences to be more joyful when creating in the kitchen, especially when pitted against the bitter, dried-up, villainous antagonist Mama Elena (Irene Azuela). The three talented actors were entertaining and will hold viewers’ attention to the final frame.
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE is written to captivate Mexico’s rich, warm folklore stories from the past. It left this reviewer wanting more lessons and answers to the cliffhanger ending. I will keep stirring the pot in anxious anticipation.
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE is streaming on MAX.
