The promotional material for this film made it seem like a comedy, or even a satire of clashing culture. It's actually very much a drama. This film is very well cast, and Salma Hayek does some *fantastic* acting in this. Her character is very much a fish out of water, in this situation. The world of the rich is shown in a way where you wonder how the rich can really be happy with the choices they've made. This film came at me like a punch to the gut. You really feel for Beatriz's character, and her love of animals is something you'll likely feel strongly about. It's a wonderful character study, yet at the film's finish, you still have you questions about characters and their choices, to some extent. This film affected me, and made me feel emotional. I would still recommend this movie, though.
Review of Beatriz at Dinner
