Saturday, May 17, 2014

Chef


If there ever was a movie with a star line up the cast Chef would be one of them. This is the lineup:
·        Jon Favreau
·        Sofía Vergara
·        John Leguizamo
·        Scarlett Johansson
·        Oliver Platt 
·        Bobby Cannavale
·        Dustin Hoffman
·        Robert Downey, Jr.
I had high expectations for this film but they were not met. This movie was not funny nor was it a compelling drama. The two worst adjectives you can use for a movie is predictable and boring. The acting was uninspiring akin to overcooked linguine. The worst thing in the world is to see an unfunny Jon Leguizamo. Sofia Vergara is funny even without saying anything but here she falls flat. The only one who plays to type is Robert Downey Jr., as the flake, but his stay is too short.


This movie starts out as a redemption movie then becomes a father and son road trip movie; neither part satisfying. This is one of those boutique movies which is someone’s pet project and the director or writer calls in favors from his acting friends. This movie, like a failed dish, lacks soul.

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