Review of The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) by Private U — 24 Aug 2014

C'était un très joyeux et gastronimal festin visuel..

While the film has the flavour of MONSOON WEDDING in its direction, but, its setting brings us to the romantically set village of Saint Antonin-Noble-Val in the South of France. The films first minutes entices you to Hassan Kadam's gift for food appreciation in the market in Mumbai. The following transition to France, was a bit cliche and contrived, but it got us quickly to cooking. The joy of cooking was expressed in the lead role of the young Indian chef Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) and his comprehension of flavor to his Indian Dishes made him quite the threat to the Neigbouring 1-Michelin Star "Le Saule Pleureur" run by the prim and proper Mdme Mallory (Helen Mirren) The feuding restaurants 100 feet apart crossed gastronomy borders and fused hearts, as the Soux Chef, Marguerite (Charlotte le Baron) had a liking for the captivating Indian newcomer. The moment when Mdme Mallory savored the Pigeon dish where she nearly collapsed with ecstasy and again when she had the perfect omelet from Chef Hassan won her heart. This film will play with your heart, taste buds and will be a feast for your eyes. Any foodie will lick his/her lips throughout the film. It was poetic and seducing, as if at a ballet of symphony. I cried when Mdme Mallory savored the Omelet... (guess whats for breakfast tomorrow).

Make post movie dinner reservations as your appetite will be wide awake by the end of the film. Tres Jolie.