Y tu mamá también (And your mother too) - Directed by Alfonso Cuaron, 2001

The film begins with two Mexican teenagers, Tenoch and Julio, who are having sex with their girlfriends, before the girls leave for a summer trip to Europe. Tenoch comes from a rich decent, whereas Julio resides in a middle-class ranking. Regardless, the two teenage boys are soon left behind, and grew to be very bored. At a wedding, Tenoch and Julio meet Luisa, the wife of Tenoch's distant cousin Jano. Although Luisa is 10 years older than the boys, she is attractive and play character. Julio and Tenoch decide to impress Luisa by inviting her to an isolated beach called la Boca del Cielo, (Heaven’s Mouth). She at first decline but later accepts, after her husband cheats on her. Although the boys have no clue of how to get to the island, the three depart on their journey through the poor streets of Mexico. Throughout the drive the boys talk about their sexual accomplishments, while Luisa talks about Jano and her first love that died in a motorcycle accident. When stopping at a hotel for the night, Tenoch catches Luisa crying. She consequently seduces him and the two have sex. Mad at the fact, Julio angrily tells Tenoch that he had sex with his girlfriend. The following day, Luisa tries to settle the tension by having sex with Julio. When this happens, Tenoch tells Julio he had sex with his girlfriend. The boys begin to fight until Luisa threatens to leave. Coincidently, they all find the beach and set out to enjoy the scenery and local natives. The y eventually all get drunk and grope one another. The next day, Luisa leaves before Julio and Tenoch awaken. When the two come to, they are both ready to to go home. The narrator explains to us that Luisa stayed behind in la Boca del Cielo, Julio and Tenoch’s girlfriends break up with them, they later find new girlfriends and lead separate lives.

Major Theme
This film is about escaping the harsh realities of life, however terrible the times may be. It’s therapy for the soul and in choosing the next course of action is believed to be the effect of recovery. Julio and Tenoch have obvious issues as friends, and an even more obvious idea that their girlfriends are just as damaging. The same goes for Luisa, who runs away from a faulty marriage. All of them share a harsh reality to which they each agree to forget. But who can live on vacation forever? It is up to the individual to choose the next step. Luisa chose to stay and live on vacation, in her dying condition. Tenoch and Julio part ways, realizing the trust in each other had been gone. However, who could not remember such a trip, one that helped each of them speak of their troubles, and decide on a plan?

Reaction
This film kept me emotionally drawn to the next scene. It was full of passion, laughter and life, which made me feel as if I were right there with the cast. It reminded me to take time out to do something spontaneous and fun so that I may never forget who I am. We all need a break from the world and sometimes being in a quiet place is just not enough. It makes me think of my friends, who I can share all my secrets and enjoyment. The therapy of fun is what I really get out of the movie; the actualization of me after I let loose and then come to, newly restored and ready to take on the world