Writer/Director: John Favreau
Starring: John Favreau, John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavale, Emjay Anthony, Scarlett Johanson, Sofia Vergara, Dustin Hoffman, Oliver Platt
There is the idea that two kinds of motion pictures exist: Films and Movies. Films make you think. Movies make you turn your mind off and enjoy. Now, these are broad terms to put them in, but for the sake length I hope you can forgive me. My point being, there is a place for both mediums in the cinematic pantheon, but being proficient at creating both thought provoking and shoot em’ up is not every director’s forte. It’s not often a director manages to take on significantly varying projects and find success in the process. Thankfully, John Favreau is a member of this echelon of filmmakers. Whether a light Indie comedy or a flashy summer blockbuster, Favreau makes it look easy. For this go around, he has chosen to keep it small with Chef (2014).
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Right off, this is a great film. Well written, funny, emotional. The actors, all at their best. But it was the little touches that makes it stand out. For instance, the look at social media and how the most mundane post can mean triumph or tragedy to one’s livelihood. Tearing you down one minute or building you up the next. It tackles how family has become second to our jobs. And what we see as success means nothing without passion (It sounds corny, I know, but read on.). In the wrong hands this concept could have easily been a television movie with no heart, but as previously stated, success means nothing without passion. Proven perfectly here by Favreau and his skill for story telling.

So, go make reservation to watch Chef (Oh, that last line even made me cringe.). You may even want seconds (Why do I keep doing that?).
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