Review of Mostly Martha (2001) by Erin O — 20 Jun 2007

Watch this before you seen the new one with Catherine Zeta-Jones!

This review of Mostly Martha (2001) was written by Erin O on 20 Jun 2007.

Mostly Martha has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Tony B (947) on 29 Jan 2012

A movie which combines the opposition of work-addiction to enjoying of life, German vs Italian stereotypes, comedy and tragedy…

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By Madeline M (234) on 18 Sep 2009

I am a sucker for food = love in movies, and also for Sergio Castellitto being charming and Italian, so I liked Bella Martha a lot…

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By Private U (13,627) on 23 Feb 2009

I enjoyed it...and wonder how the American remake will turn out…

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By Shela B (6) on 05 Nov 2015

This is not a romantic farce, and the food plays a different role than what the title picture shows -- not an erotic plaything…

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By Mrs. M (35) on 22 Feb 2009

I loved this movie. Lol. I really loved It's Wonderful by Paolo Conte. But overall, this was waaaaay better than the remake looks…

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By Random C (3) on 18 Apr 2010

Entertaining movie about the effect that a young girl has on a chef who lives only for her job. Better than an American re-make, No Reservations…

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By Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 15 Oct 2014

This is better than good, it's wonderful: if facial expressions can be compared to colors, Gedeck works with an unusually broad palette, constantly…

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By Isidora M (1) on 16 Aug 2009

Perhaps my strong appreciation for the german culture makes my opinion a bit biased, but I love love love this film…

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By Kelsey M (136) on 07 Apr 2012

Crisp, clean, no caffeine, and a great way to debunk the theory, that great relationships have to start out with some magical (Hollywood crap)…

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By Casa D (20) on 05 Jan 2012

I have to say I did not know this was the original and I liked it , like most originals better the the american version…

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