Chef Movie Review

Verdict: 9/10

Writer: Jon Favreau

Director: Jon Favreau

Movie lead: Jon Favreau

Supporting Cast: Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson, Dustin Hoffman, Oliver Platt, Robert Downey Jr. & Bobby Cannavale

Let me begin this review by saying that it’s a brilliant script which has successfully managed to bring out the heart & passion of the writer into the movie. A simple story of a chef who loves to cook creative food, feed his customers and how he achieves his creative freedom & fame; has been crafted delicately to fit the neatness of the screenplay.The screenplay that's directed with a clear vision takes you from one complete scene of a continuous script and a building momentum to the next, until it’s over. Simplicity in movies is the new buzz word.

The way Jon Favreau has cut the frills & fancies that could have totally ruined the rawness of his script is by way of probably having a classy taste and a natural swagger which is coolly portrayed in the movie. #Chef’s got a natural attitude; those which have one will totally get me here. (Watch out for Robert Downey Jr., he plays the smallest part in the film but leaves a lasting impression on you.)

Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) works as the head of chef at an old & rusty owner's restaurant. That rusted old man who’s happy serving his customers the same menu night after night, year after year is none other than Dustin Hoffman.The superstar has flawlessly played the nagging old stuck up owner.

After years of hard work, Carl gets an opportunity to get his authentic cooking skills reviewed by a celebrity food critic Michel Ramsay (Olivier Platt) at the restaurant. Carl’s all pepped up & excited to serve his exceptionally creative menu to the critic in the evening when Dustin bursts his bubble. He forces Carl to stick to the same old menu of last 20 years & top it off with his specialty ‘Chocolate lava "so passe" cake'! When he disputes, he’s harshly reminded that he only works for the restaurant; doesn't own it. His creativity depends on the owner's business decisions which consider the money rolling in the form of a house full with customers each night more than a food critic’s review.

Carl’s forced to take his boss’s orders. He serves Ramsay the usual. He doesn't know then the consequences until he reads the review online with his friends. Ramsay rips him off on Twitter, a social networking site for the elite.

Scarlett Johannson does an amazing job of Carl’s friend with benefits & of course, she carries herself as the sexiest waitress on earth. That’s the specialty of this movie.

Each actor completely fits & compliments his/her role. Guys you just have to check out how hot she looks with a simple black leather jacket and a dash of red lipstick! I am telling you: rawness & simplicity are key words to describe the film.

This is where the plot thickens:-Carl’s son & their sensitive relationship comes into play. This movie is a revelation of how parents today are so career driven that they more often than not just cannot spend quality time with their children. The way they've weaved the build up of the father-son bonding is something every busy father should watch & learn from.

Carl takes it upon himself to show Ramsay that he cannot rip him off just like that with his stupid review. He picks a #Twitter fight with him making a complete hysterical fool of himself, ruining his reputation earned after years of hard work! (This part’s real funny btw)

Frustrated with no job & overcome with guilt he cannot take care of his son, his ex-wife- Sofia, hotness personified, Vergara comes into the picture. Socialite Sofia decides to help him out in her own classy little way.

The dysfunctional family goes to Miami & that’s where Sofia makes you fall in love with her beauty that flows through the role she plays with all her heart so perfectly. She is phenomenally just Sofia Vergara. She sets Carl up on an idea of a food truck that would help unleash his creative energies in cooking food. She sets him up with Robert Downey Jr.Sofia Vergara with that #vergaric accent steals the show in her own way.

Robert’s so hot he can’t help but bring his royal attitude to the film. He’s there to help Carl with a food truck at Sofia’s request. Check this scene out; if you like ‘bite me, sauve’ kind of humor then this scene’s your guru! It also makes many realize that attitude’s a gift from god to only few lucky ones.

Direction of the movie shifts from high octane intensity to power packed fun times with Carl cleaning up the truck with his son, bringing it on the road with his friend chef John Leguizamo. Together the three men roll the show and how! They bang the truck on a road trip across US! While Carl & John are busy preparing food, his son takes up the role of his marketing manager by publicizing them on twitter using exclusive digital gimmicks like short picture of happy moments & other exclusive marketing tools!

The movie has exposed the latest culture of entrepreneurship with use of social media opening many ideas & avenues for creative minds who refuse to back down.

·         This movie teaches you so much. A simple movie with three simple lessons:

• If you’re creative success comes to you no matter what the roadblocks you may face
• Being busy with career is one thing, ignoring your kid’s need for attention is absolutely abominable unless you want them to turn out loveless
• The most important being – Don’t give anyone else the power to decide how good you are at your chosen profession. Sure, respect feedback but always trust your instinct & go grab that success!

Jon Favreau has proved with this film what one man can do alone & achieve that neatness you cannot do with many cooks spoiling the broth. Never share a vision for it may be polluted by the time of its delivery.

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