![]() ![]() But it is the ultimately the conflict resolution between Isabella and Toninho that brings the story to its expected end. Cliff places Toninho on Isabella's show as background music and the ratings soar. ![]() ![]() Meanwhile Toninho, unable to endure life in Bahia without Isabella, flies to San Francisco and begins a series of Bossa Nova serenades to win her back. Eventually Isabella lands a TV show on Passionate Cooking when desperate producer Cliff (Mark Feuerstein) gets a whiff of her talent. In order to overcome her longing for Toninho and regain her culinary skills she makes a pact with the sea goddess, forsaking ever loving Toninho again. There she moves in with her old friend Monica from Bahia (Harold Perrineau as a superbly enacted crossed dressed drag queen) and begins her unsuccessful search for a job. All is well until Toninho has a brief affair that drives the crushed Isabella to move to San Francisco alone despite her love for Toninho. Isabella has a problem: motion sickness - she cannot fly, ride in a car, or assume the bottom position during sex or she becomes violently ill (it seems that the sea goddess compensated her problem by making her an inimitable chef). The film is colorful, filled with wonderful Bossa Nova music, and has enough eye candy to almost make you forget the main dishes! Isabella Oliveira (Penélope Cruz) lives in Bahia, Brazil totally in love with Toninho Oliveira (Murilo Benício) where the two have a restaurant featuring Isabella's passionate cooking and Toninho's macho front man role. WOMAN ON TOP is one of those films that was made, publicized and viewed as pastiche and because of its honesty as a simple romantic comedy, it rates higher than many of the over the top and overproduced competitors. Those seeking an entertaining movie with charm and chuckles will be delighted to happen upon this lesser known movie. The movie has many humorous plot elements (a cross-dresser, catty television employees) that keep the plot interesting. Benicio, also, initiates flutters in the hearts of any female viewers with his charming persona. What will she do? Penelope Cruz shines in the leading role she's drop dead gorgeous and gives an irresistible performance. Out of the blue, ex-husband Toninho arrives and wants his wife back. Once there, she catches the eye of a television producer who helps her become a small-screen celebrity with her own cooking show. Stunned by her husband's actions, Isabella flees Brazil and travels to San Francisco. Husband Toninho (the handsome Murilo Benicio) tires of being second in command and develops the roving eye syndrome. She suffers from motion sickness so she insists on driving the car, leading in a dance partnership and more. Isabella (Penelope Cruz) meets her soul mate in her native Brazil, marries him, and becomes the renowned chef at his restaurant. ![]()
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