Chef

Open Road Films | Release Date: May 9, 2014

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 341 Ratings

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hdbflySep 3, 2014

This was a movie that desperately needed edited down. Scenes and sequences that were way too long. Repetition and indulgence. It takes forever for the film to get going and then when it does, it's so flabby, it's boring. Inexplicably, heThis was a movie that desperately needed edited down. Scenes and sequences that were way too long. Repetition and indulgence. It takes forever for the film to get going and then when it does, it's so flabby, it's boring. Inexplicably, he yells at son. Inexpiicably, his ex-wife remarries him (what does she do, exactly, to live that lifestyle and wear those dresses constantly?) After being fired, he inexplicably goes home and cooks enough food for a banquet . . . that he eats? that goes to waste? Why didn't he call the critic to his house and have him enjoy what looked like an amazing meal? Oh, because he inexplicably knows nothing about social media even though he's one of the hippest chefs in LA. In LA! How do you not know about social media in LA? Inexplicable . . . I wanted to give this film to one of my classes and have them edit it down to less than 90 minutes. It could be easily done, and it would be a better movie.… Expand

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pthilAug 26, 2014

Don't expect great cinema here. Lame, cheesy, boring at times. A movie about Twitter, etc, first of all. And about someone rising from defeat and failure to do what he Really Loves to do, and connects with his son, and, oh yeah, a road tripDon't expect great cinema here. Lame, cheesy, boring at times. A movie about Twitter, etc, first of all. And about someone rising from defeat and failure to do what he Really Loves to do, and connects with his son, and, oh yeah, a road trip movie. Feel-good?, yes, but again, done in such a poor manner.… Expand

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DemeterAug 11, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie requires 2 major leaps of faith.
First, that a chef who wanted to be creative and design a variety of new dishes devotes his venture to creating one dish over and over again.
Second, that there would be someone who just happens to have a food truck sitting around and is willing to give it away.
The other problem for me was the way he told his son he could never help him on the truck in the future. Why not ?
Also, the abrupt ending was lame.
This movie only shows me that someone has great connections in Hollywood.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantMay 17, 2014

An occasionally amusing though often-episodic offering that can never quite make up its mind what kind of film it wants to be -- a feel good flick, a road trip story, an edgy comedy -- thanks to its loosely strung-together collection of bitsAn occasionally amusing though often-episodic offering that can never quite make up its mind what kind of film it wants to be -- a feel good flick, a road trip story, an edgy comedy -- thanks to its loosely strung-together collection of bits that are sometimes funny in themselves but lack a general overall cohesiveness. Its endless references to various social media sites gets tedious after a while, too, looking more like a Twitter commercial than a motion picture. Wait for this one to come to DVD.… Expand

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LynNov 3, 2014

A fluffy fairy tale of a movie that benefits from having a slew of competent, likable actors and a fun soundtrack. The rotund chef somehow has a lot of capital with which to rebuild his career, a loyal friend who'll work for nothing, a loyal,A fluffy fairy tale of a movie that benefits from having a slew of competent, likable actors and a fun soundtrack. The rotund chef somehow has a lot of capital with which to rebuild his career, a loyal friend who'll work for nothing, a loyal, adorable son who's a social media genius, and a gorgeous ex-wife who still loves him. It's impossible to hate, but feels like a Lifetime movie with an A-list cast. The food looks delicious, though!… Expand