Tuesday, February 12, 2008

No Reservations



Life isn't always made to order.

Don't watch this film hungry! You'll salivate. It's a cutesy film that doesn't exactly make you hunger for a fuller life, but is an enjoyable Sunday afternoon kind of film.

Wikipedia: "A remake of the German film Mostly Martha (Ger. title Bella Martha, directed by Nettelbeck), the American version stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart as a pair of chefs, and Abigail Breslin.

Kate Armstrong (Zeta-Jones) is a master chef in New York City who lives her life as busily outside of the kitchen as she does inside. After her sister dies in an accident she becomes the guardian of her niece Zoe (Abigail Breslin). Their relationship has ups and downs; for example, only after being told by her therapist Kate understands that children like simple food such as fishsticks and macaroni more than the sophisticated food like she prepares in her job. Also she once forgets to pick her up after school.

Kate deals with a new sous-chef Nick Palmer (Eckhart) in the kitchen. Despite the differences between Kate and Nick, they find chemistry with each other. Also he gets along well with Zoe. Kate is compelled to change her approach to life differently from the way she approaches work so she can develop stronger relationships with Zoe and Nick.[3]"

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