Kate (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is a sensational chef who commands the kitchen in a posh Big Apple restaurant. However, she is totally obsessed with her job and saves little time for anything else. As Kate occasionally gets irate at patrons who make any small complaints about the food, her boss (Patricia Clarkson) sends her to a counselor for therapy. Yet, even that does little good to bring a balance to her life. Things change dramatically, though, when Kate's sister dies in an automobile crash and leaves her young daughter, Zoe (Abigail Breslin) in her sibling's care. Having to take a week off from her work, Kate is chagrined to find that, upon her return, the boss lady has hired an Italian sous chef named Nick (Aaron Eckhart) to help keep the pace. Yet, these two radical alterations to Kate's life prove to be very important. Will there be a happy ending for our heroine? This remake of the very fine Mostly Martha is a great new choice for fans of romantic comedy/drama. A good deal of the credit should be extended to the nice cast, as the gorgeous Zeta-Jones, the very handsome Eckhart, and the talented Breslin make a terrific trio. Clarkson is also quite good in a supporting role. The New York City setting has never been lovelier, while the costumes and production values are great as well. As for the script, it is does not shine as brightly as the original German one but it has plenty of zest and heart. Do not have any reservations about marking the calendar to see this film. It is a feast of fun and feel-good moments.
Review of No Reservations
No Reservations
(2007)
Do not have any reservations whatsoever about seeing this film, if you are a romantic comedy fan, it is terrific!
31 July 2007
Warning: Spoilers