The Quest of Alain Ducasse
Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: June 8, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
70
Village VoiceSerena DonadoniJun 7, 2018
In his astute look at the artistry and business of food, de Maistre makes the case that haute cuisine serves the same function as haute couture, creating an indelible experience while encouraging new ideas to filter through the industry. Read full review
70
VarietyAlissa SimonJun 4, 2018
Gorgeously shot for the big screen by multihyphenate Gilles de Maistre, it thoughtfully explores what makes the globe-trotting chef-businessman tick. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerJun 20, 2018
Ultimately, no matter how fascinating the subject, there are only so many shots of rich people relishing amuse-bouche, especially when it never feels like the main course arrives. Read full review
63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Kate TaylorJun 7, 2018
Foodies will enjoy the window into fancy restaurants but, without any interviews other than Ducasse, the documentary never questions the evolution of the chef into a peripatetic artistic director rather than an actual cook, nor the realism of professing environmental frugality in a three-star setting. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineKeith WatsonJun 4, 2018
The documentary provides little sense of intimacy with its subject, but it gives an in-depth look at the master chef's uniquely obsessive work habits. Read full review
60
The New York TimesGlenn KennyJun 7, 2018
The movie depicts Mr. Ducasse’s sweeping streak — he prepares food for the homeless in Brazil and concocts a deluxe restaurant at Versailles — competently if not brilliantly. A screening of the film accompanied by a tasting menu afterward, though — that would be something. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterJordan MintzerJun 4, 2018
Beyond a few scattered insights, Quest mostly remains on the surface of someone it portrays as a kind of culinary Prometheus, all the while failing to justify why that should be the case. It's like a tasting menu that never really turns into a full meal. Read full review
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