Review of Eden (2006) by Manuel M — 28 May 2008

Gentle fairytale with sinister overtones. Delicious to look at, generally satisfying.

This review of Eden (2006) was written by Manuel M on 28 May 2008.

Eden has generally received positive reviews.

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By V Manuel C (1) on 28 Jul 2008

Sinceramente el cocinero me daba miedo! Tenia toda la pinta de loco. Se hizo pesada en algunas partes, pero el final es lindo…

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By Tom Dawson (244) for BBC.com (1,500) on 16 Mar 2007

The solid performances from Ostendorf and Roche can't disguise the awkward tonal shifts contained in the final stretches of this sentimental story…

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By John Hartl (735) for Seattle Times (3,524) on 22 Feb 2008

As long as it's whimsically celebrating the ambiguous joys of cooking, writer-director Michael Hofmann's movie has charm and a sweetness verging…

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By Damion S (32) on 05 Feb 2008

Really enjoyable small film about a master chef and a woman who falls in love with his cooking. Beautifully shot, subtle and well acted…

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By Ivan L (180) on 05 Dec 2007

The love for great food that Eden encourages is merely the tip of the iceberg…

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By Laurel K (28) on 12 Oct 2008

With the camera seductively capturing the glistening morsel from the first scene, to the wonderful performance of Ostendorf and Roche during…

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By Boyd Van Hoeij (303) for european-films.net (103) on 01 Apr 2007

Two touching performances only partially compensate for a weak script that never seems interested in challenging the superb Bella Martha (Mostly…

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By Matthew Leyland (105) for Total Film (3,532) on 16 Mar 2007

Earns its place-setting with other foodie movies (Eat Drink Man Woman, Big Night, Tampopo) for the sheer volume of delectable dishes - which,…

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By Wally Hammond (134) for Time Out (7,510) on 14 Mar 2007

An over-filled smorgasbord of sweet intentions. The saving grace is a modicum of spiteful, deadpan humour at dumbkopf Xaver's expense…

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By Private U (13,627) on 25 May 2008

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