Waitress has some story elements in common with Like Water for Chocolate, however I think the set up was better in the former. The idea that whatever this lady cooks makes people feel things is something they both share.
The way they differ is the set up in act 1. Waitress did a better job at establishing the character, her role, her setting and her circumstance. The film wasn't just about making pies, it was about life. It had a bigger picture than just 'a slice of life.'
I researched the film a little bit more after watching it, and learned that the writer/director, who also played Dawn in the film, died just a few months before the film was accepted into Sundance. That was really interesting to learn, and changed my perspective on the movie.
To think that this was the last thing someone did before they died, was incredible. She defiantly went out with a piece that was very heartwarming and had a positive outlook on the future, something I think she could be very proud of.
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