Review of Chef (2014) by Werd_119 — 06 Oct 2014
It's a cute movie. Favreau continues to be an amazing director that stars in his own films. There's an energy and sincerity for the art of making food that instantly makes you hungry. The child actor isn't grating, the Cameo by Robert Downey Jr. is excellent, and the Scarlett Johansson bit was well done. John Leguizamo continues to be typecast, but he's believable and good in the role. It also ends upbeat. It's cute.
The only thing that really detracts from it being a perfect movie is the fairly supreme lack of adversity. A man swallows his pride and goes from a bad station in life, to a better one, all while reuniting with his child. I have no problem with trite, and I love movies that are positive, but in my book, this one could have had a bit more gravitas.
It's a happy little splash in the pan, and there's nothing wrong with that, but it doesn't have the weight to pull a 10/10.
This review of Chef (2014) was written by Werd_119 on 06 Oct 2014.
Chef has generally received positive reviews.
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