As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Penelope Cruz looked the prettiest I have ever seen her. She kinda bugs me usually. In this one, she was more likable. I don't think I have actually seen her in anything lighter before like this. I do not think this movie was for American audiences. It felt like a Spanish movie. With the cheesy mystical touches and music. It was a little weird, but I liked it. The guy who played the husband was handsome and not bad. He can sing. The supporting cast was good. The story was as all Romcom's tend to be, totally unbelievable. She get's on TV in a day, and it feels like she has been there only a week when they move the story along, they did not make an effort to show any kind of time passing so it feels disjointed time wise. That is also one of the good things, the story moves along fast. It is like reading a light romance novel. You know what is going to happen, there are no surprises but you still enjoy it. I think it is worth a viewing. I watched it on Netflix..

When I saw Woman On Top,I was expecting a foreign movie that would be somewhat be considered an independent film by Hollywood standards.I was wrong.What I saw was an entertaining movie that featured Penelope Cruz in her pre-Hollywood stardom.Penelope Cruz played Isabella,who happens to be a great cook.She was definitely responsible for making her husband's restaurant a great success. During her sexual encounters with her husband,she must be on top to control her motion sickness.This makes her husband,Toninho lead to insecurities and causes him to cheat on her.Heart-broken, she leaves for San Francisco and lives together with her childhood friend, Monica, a cross-dresser. She then makes an offering to Yemanja, the goddess of the sea. Yemanja responds by allowing Isabella no longer love. This makes Toninho heads to Frisco to win her back only to find her in a popular TV show and being courted by the TV producer.This film is clichéd and predictable from beginning to end.But Cruz brought a lot of excitement and entertainment with her portrayal as Isabella.The cinematography should be commendable especially with the scenes in both Brazil and San Francisco. It may not be the greatest of films but nevertheless,it can bring a lot of entertainment to viewers watching this film.

Who could ever get tired of Penélope Cruz? No matter what she does, she is fantastic. Seeing her in this early film before she went all Hollywood, is pure pleasure.She has the energy, the charm, the passion that is Penélope Cruz, and she makes eating seem like the most fantastic thing on Earth.She splits from her husband (Murilo Benício) and heads to San Francisco to take up residence with her best friend Monica (Harold Perrineau). She gets a TV gig after being seen by a producer (Mark Feuerstein).Now, her husband has found her and works to get her back. Of course, the producer is also after her, and Monica is working both men to improve them and make them worthy.With a stirring soundtrack featuring the music of Toquinho, Paulinho Mosca, Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra, and more.

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.