Woman on Top

Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: September 22, 2000

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 25 Ratings

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morovianJul 8, 2023

This film was SO disappointing. The only thing it accomplished was to prove that Penelope Cruz is extremely photogenic. I particularly loathe this endless portrayal of men as weak, disempowered, needy and hopeless as were both the CaucasianThis film was SO disappointing. The only thing it accomplished was to prove that Penelope Cruz is extremely photogenic. I particularly loathe this endless portrayal of men as weak, disempowered, needy and hopeless as were both the Caucasian AND the Latino love interests – the Brazilian was only faking masculine empowerment. He possessed none. “Woman On Top” implies that Cruz is usurping the masculine role and therefore the power associated with it, but does she really need weak men around her to emphasize this? Perhaps to create a made-for-TV storyline. One thing this film may have metaphorically, but quite accidentally, gotten right was that wisdom comes from a balanced (inner) masculine/yang – feminine/yin dynamic which was portrayed by Cruz’ transvestite friend.… Expand

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LukeFelipeMay 12, 2017

Silly, romantic and sexy, this is an unpretentious romantic comedy about love and food. Probably it will not last two days on your memory, but it will for sure ensure good and funny moments at anytime. Enjoy Penelope Cruz on one of her bestSilly, romantic and sexy, this is an unpretentious romantic comedy about love and food. Probably it will not last two days on your memory, but it will for sure ensure good and funny moments at anytime. Enjoy Penelope Cruz on one of her best roles and prepare to drool on Isabella's awesome recipes.… Expand

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hamidgoodarziJul 31, 2023

A movie for entertainment A fantasy comedy about love. What makes the movie acceptable to some extent is the deep and different look of the movie towards food. Food has cultural and philosophical roots and the film approaches these roots.

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