sexwizardmoustache The premise of Isabella catching her cheating husband and running off to San Francisco to find herself is a good one. Which is why the development of the story and the ending defeats the purpose of the entire movie. Clearly it's not just the cheating that's the issue; Isabella's husband is also controlling and doesn't let her be seen or acknowledged for her talents. She hides away in the kitchen while he takes all the credit for her work. Naturally a man like this will not tolerate a "woman on top" for very long. So why on earth can't this movie do what it set out to do and have Isabella go out into the world and discover who is is without her husband, become successful, and meet someone more worthy of her who embraces her as the "woman on top"? No. Instead it becomes some kind of bizarre love story with the cheating, controlling guy involving a sea godess. Mmkay. Honestly, it's sad Isabella finally broke free of her husband only to be paralysed and not be able to do anything or live her life without him. It's basically a story of a sad, pathetic, self-victimising, weak, codependent woman who can't live without a lousy man because he's good in the sack. Just, absolutely ridiculous. This movie goes against everything it set out to do and just sends a really bad message to women. 1/10.

WorthlessKnowledge Yes, it's sappy and kind of silly, but it has a neat story and great music. Overall, I would rate this film as good 7, but in the romantic or date night movie category it's really a 10.The characters are sizzling cool and quirky enough to be humanly interesting. It is a timeless story of hope... most of all a love story about a woman loosing her love of her soul-mate, yet by following a somewhat funny path (away from him) she finds that the love returns and she owns it again. And I challenge ANYONE (man or woman) to watch this cute little movie and not fall just completely in love with Penelope Cruz. Beautiful and sweet doesn't do it - she is, instead, absolutely mesmerizing.

jhvogelsang There is something inherently humorous about watching an extremely photogenic star like Penelope Cruz get caught up in funny little theatrical moments - like driving a taxi down Lombard Street, flipping her larger co-star on his back and hanging out with a tall, athletically built transvestite.While the scenes of her cooking class will melt hearts and endear her to American audiences, the comedic moments she embodies so well are the real class of this picture. I'm just wondering if some TV station hasn't tried this formula somewhere? I really enjoyed this picture right up to the point where the requisite dark blue TV suits get in the way of more fun and originality. The rest of the movie kind of tiptoed away a little too carefully.Anyway, hats off to Ms. Cruz in an endearing and auspicious first 'American' film role and to Harold Perriman Jr. who has extended the size range and taste of women's wear. I would like to have seen more of their shenanigans and 'girltalk'.I would definitely recommend this film for a multi-couple date night. Think of the delightfully varied and opinionated conversation over expensive cappuccinos afterward.

wife_shaka Such a bad, terrible and boring movie! Even if I try, I cannot find any positive point in this movie. I cannot understand that it has such a high voting! Penélope Cruz isn't an actress, really not! The story is stupid and unrealistic. Why they did that to us??????? WHY?!?!?!?!?!?! ********************************************************How can I fill 10 lines about that crap?How can I fill 10 lines about that crap?How can I fill 10 lines about that crap?How can I fill 10 lines about that crap?How can I fill 10 lines about that crap? How can I fill 10 lines about that crap?How can I fill 10 lines about that crap?How can I fill 10 lines about that crap?********************************** I really regret that I spent money for that!