Movie - 5 starsI know this is a book blog, but every once in a while I have to comment on other media that moves me. In Chef, Jon Favreau writes, directs, produces and leads an all-star cast in a truly entertaining comedy about passions and relationships. Chef Carl Casper (Favreau) has one too many bad reviews from a harsh food critic (Oliver Platt) and decides to resign his position as head chef of a restaurant due to creative differences with the restaurant's owner (Dustin Hoffman). Carl heads to Miami with his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara) and son, and decides to strike a deal with his ex's ex-husband (Robert Downey, Jr.) to purchase a food truck. Reuniting with a former member of his kitchen staff (John Leguizamo), Carl finds his passion again for the kitchen, forms previously unrealized bonds with his son, and embarks on new adventures with old adversaries.
Chef showcases three things I am most passionate about - 1. Strong family bonds and caring people. 2. Incredibly attractive culinary creations. 3. Awesome soundtrack. It also showcases the phenomenal talent of Jon Favreau, one of my favorites who is also known for Four Christmases, the Ironman series, Swingers and Friends. The relationships he's developed in his previous works are all highlighted here as some of the Hollywood elite captured some of the smaller roles in this (Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Hoffman, etc.). I loved this movie!!!
