Review of Y Tu Mamá También (2001) by Elizabeth H — 02 Jun 2011

This is another masterpiece from Mexico, directed by Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men, 2006). Two teenager meet an older woman and embark on a road trip that will transform their lives for ever. The film on its surface is brilliant in its exploration of human nature, relationships, jealousy, friendship etc.

But Cuaron as a director also hits some glancing blows, by having his film revolve around three upper class characters against the backdrop of harsh poverty and cruelty of life in Mexico. Gael Garcia Bernal is supremely talented and the only reason this is not his finest performance is because his body of work is so brilliant.

Diego Luna and Maribel Verdu (Pan's Labrynth) are great too.