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| Special Features: |
Widescreen anamorphic format
Chapter selection
Commentary by cast members
Featurette: Making-of "Y Tu Mama Tambien"
Short film by witer Carlos Cuaron: "Me la Debes"
Deleted scenes
Theatrical trailer
TV Spot |
| Video Format: |
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)
[SS-DL]
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| Languages: |
Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
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| Subtitles: |
English.
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| Captions: |
Yes
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| Casing: |
1-Disc Keep Case
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"Y Tu Mama Tambien" is yet another example of the realistic and straightforward way foreign filmmakers deal with the topic of sex. "Y Tu Mama Tambien" is a serious coming of age film disguised as a teen sex romp. Contributing EI writer Joseph Farrell wrote an in-depth review of "Y Tu Mama Tambien" for its theatrical release. He loved it, so did I. To read Mr. Farrell's review CLICK HERE.
Great movie. Good picture and better sound. Hit-and-miss extras.
 Picture Quality: 7/10
I noticed a few artifacts along the way. The picture also looked a little washed out with fading around the edges during the brighter scenes. No delineation problems with the darker colors. Great flesh tones.
Sound Quality: 9/10
I speak very little Spanish, so it is hard for me to judge the sound. The music sounded fine. I wouldn't have known if the dialogue were incomprehensible because I relied on the subtitles to get through the movie. No distortion in the low ranges. Seemed to be a nice balance between the high and low ranges.
Menu: 10/10
Very cool design. Easy to navigate. No Easter Eggs found although there are plenty of places they could have hidden some.
 Extra Features: 6/10
The commentary track is provided by the two male leads and another actor who played their drugging buddy early in the film. I couldn't tell you if it was a good commentary track or not because it is in Spanish. They guys were laughing during the film's opening sex scene. Subtitles would have been nice, but probably cumbersome. Oh well. I took 9 semesters of Spanish at Memphis State. I guess I should have paid more attention!
There are three deleted scenes. One deals with Julio getting a handjob from his girlfriend in the backseat of her parent's car as the parents drive her to the airport. The second scene involves the old man who gives Julio his hat when their car broke down. The old man dances. The third scene involves the three leads driving down the road stoned out of their minds. None of the scenes would have added anything to the final film had they been left it.
The "Making Of' featurette is subtitled! The 22-minute featurette provides some funny insights into the making of the movie. It includes interviews with the cast and crew.
The DVD also includes a short TV spot and a lengthy theatrical trailer.
 The coolest extra is the 8-minute short film by writer Carlos Cuaron. "Me La Debes" involves a mother, father and daughter all having sex with someone they shouldn't in the same house at the same time. A funny little film.
The Final Word:
Even with the hit-and-miss extras, "Y Tu Mama Tambien" is worth adding to your permanent DVD library.
Rusty White
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