TOP 3 SCINTILLATING FOREIGN FILMS part 1 of 3
Now as an expat living in Thailand I must admit I find the term foreign film a bit elitist, snobbish and down right ignorant. Americans often look at the rest of the film world as foreign, so for the sake of discourse I shall do the same concerning the list I read. I certainly want to praise the compilers of the list for some seriously quality films, but how can they have missed these 3?
So here is the 3rd best film that should have made this list, the Mexican production, LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE. This Spanish language film was a sensation in the 90's and perhaps this is why the film has missed the list, because that was quiet a long time ago.
Produced and Directed by Alfonso Arau, the film was the highest grossing Spanish language film ever released in the United States. Its release in 1992 was highly anticipated, as it's based on a popular novel of the same title, and lingered in art house theaters for nearly the entire year. But again, 25 years is a long time ago and perhaps time has not treated the film well.
If you have never seen it, are a fan of magical realism or just had let it slip from your memory, I highly recommend it. It's a romantic piece but the passion within it is so strong you find yourself swept up in it's ever intensifying splendider. If you love MEXICAN FOOD, you won't want to miss this tantalizing example of the power of this cuisine.
