Review of Chef (2014) by Opinionatedguy — 09 Sep 2014

This movie is clearly food porn. Only I don't have to turn off my brain for this movie.

This feel-good indie movie is a nice change for the director Jon Favreau who also wrote and stared the movie after directing a couple of blockbusters including Iron Man and Iron Man 2.

The food in this movie are yummy. Oh my god. Don't watch this movie with an empty stomach. I wish there is something that if you pay extra money to see this movie, one of the foods shown in the movie will be given to you to eat. I would pay extra money for that perk to happen.

The cinematography is excellent, especially the food parts. lol.

The direction is also great. Jon Favreau seemed to really care about this movie that even small details in this movie is something he should focus on.

Speaking of care, I liked how he cared this movie that he is also dedicated in his role as a chef. He took tips from an consultant producer to replicate a chef's dish. That is dedication right there.

The cast seems to be a very A-list-y for an indie movie. Maybe because Jon Favreau has connections with so many big stars that they won't mind being in a production like this especially they are offered free food! The cast did a good job especially Sofia Vergara and Emjay Anthony (the kid in the movie). I can sense they had a very good time making the movie in the set.

The script and the plot is really good and well-organized. I liked how this movie isn't just about food but it's also about a father-son relationship as well as being happy for something you love the most.

The soundtrack in this movie fits the entire movie especially on the food parts. lol. I can't stop saying food all the time. lol.

Don't see this movie with an empty stomach.