For Your Mid-Week Nostalgic Watch: ‘Chef’ (2014)
Jon Favreau isn't only a film production maestro but a kitchen one as well. Favreau successfully wrote, directed, co-produced and starred his way into the comedy-drama film Chef (2014), catching more flies and hearts on the way.
Chef's Storyline
Featuring a perfect cast, Chef succeeds Carl Casper (Jon Favreau), a chef at a prestigious Los Angeles restaurant who quits his job after being pushed too far off the edge his boss Riva (Dustin Hoffman).
Carl's journey of self-discovery leads him to Miami, where he teams up with ex-wife Inez (Sofia Vergara), best friend Martin (John Alberto Leguizamo) and son Percy (Emjay Anthony) to establish a food-truck business. His new business helps Carl rediscover his passion for cooking in addition to his zest for life and love.
Cast
Other favorite faces featured in the movie include Scarlett Johansson as Molly, Robert Downey Jr. as Marvin, Bobby Cannavale as Tony, Oliver Platt as Ramsey Michel and Amy Sedaris as Jen.
Chef's Amazing Ratings and Reviews
The movie performed incredibly well, rating 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73% on IMDb. Its critics' consensus reads, 'Chef's charming cast and sharp, funny script add enough spice to make this feel-good comedy a flavorful- if familiar-treat.”
A top critic from Toronto Sun, Liz Braun, quotes, 'It's such a treat to see such an endearing slice of life in the middle of this blockbuster season. There's not a single comic book character in sight.'
Chef is a gentle comedy with heart-warming family scenes that makes for the ultimate mid-week watch. Enjoy!
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