Review: Eva Longoria Shows Her Girl Power In 'Without Men'

By Michael Lopez

You first heard us talk about Without Men way back in June 2010. And now, over a year later, the independent feature is finally making its way to the big screen. Boasting a cast that includes Eva Longoria, Kate del Castillo, and Christian Slater, we can happily say that this movie was worth the wait!

Argentine-born director Gabriela Tagliavini definitely incorporated a strong sense of "girl power" into the story. But that's not to say that your average guy won't enjoy it too (especially those steamy scenes with Eva and Kate). Above all of the underlying messages though, Without Men is a very humorous comedy with themes that everyone can identify with.

Within the first five minutes, you'll instantly recognize some of your favorite Latino actors in the cast. The Office’s Oscar Nunez plays the frisky town priest, Tr3s star Paul Rodriguez is an over-the-top military leader, and chisme queen Fernanda Romero has a juicy role as a sexy local.

But the actresses that truly stand out are Longoria and del Castillo. Eva shines in her role as the town's mayor, Rosalba. Feminine by all accounts, Rosalba finds herself questioning everything she holds dear when a gruff lady stranger rolls into town. Kate nails the machismo persona perfectly and soon shows Eva the beauty of a female touch.

Now we think you can imagine where things head from there. As we've mentioned in our blog before, there are some very sexy moments between Kate and Eva, but not in the way that you would imagine. Tagliavini does a great job of conveying the love between these two characters, adding several emotional layers to their relationship.

Eventually though, the camaraderie of the town Without Men gets spoiled when "guys" like Christian Slater enter the picture. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Gabriela (who also wrote the story) inserted some very interesting life lessons into this highly amusing tale and, when all is said and done, you'll leave the theater with a greater appreciation for both genders.

Bottom line: Without Men is a winning effort by all accounts. The performances are great, the jokes are original, and there is actually a moral lesson you can ponder once the credits roll. Though this movie may be tough to find at your local Cineplex, we highly recommend seeking it out. And trust us, between the steamy love scenes and female empowerment message, there is stuff here that both guys and girls can appreciate.

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