Review of Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) by Johannes K — 04 Dec 2007

One of Ang Lees best film. In the end - life is just that simple - but wonderful: eat, drink, man, woman ...

This review of Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) was written by Johannes K on 04 Dec 2007.

Eat Drink Man Woman has generally received very positive reviews.

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The opening sequence to the movie is AMAZING!! The knife skills just blew this foodie away. WOW…

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By Wendy M (210) on 14 Jun 2014

A great watch on Father's Day, and now I'm starving…

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By Daniel M (2,592) on 19 Feb 2011

I loved watching the preparation of the food... Oh yeah the movie was good too…

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A scrumptious feast for the actors and for us audience, a delightful moving tale of Taiwanese master chef widower's tender loving care for…

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A drama comedy that works with very careful and small brush strokes, that is in all except the food…

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Something different, about how a family that bonds over food. This movie surely makes you hungry just watching the art of Asian cuisine…

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