Review: I quite enjoyed this movie, mainly because of Bradley Coopers performance and the original concept but I would have liked to have seen more depth to the various characters, who constantly get shouted at in the kitchen. Its not a big shock that Gordon Ramsay produced this movie, because of the way that the head chef, Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) belittles the cooks and strives for perfection and the director cleverly added other elements, like the love story between Adam and Helene (Sienna Miller) and the debt collectors who are hunting down Adam for there money. I also liked Tony (Daniel Bruhl) character, who secretly loved Adam but knew that there relationship would never turn out to be more than friendship. The director could have given Michel (Omar Sy) a bit more depth and it did seem like Adam was going a bit overboard to get the extra Michelin star but I don't know anything about that world so I can't comment on how real the competition is between the head chefs. I find it hard to imagine why someone would want to get into a profession were you get treated like a lab rat and have to work your fingers to the bone, without much appreciation but once you become the head chef, it must be a nice feeling to have full control of bringing beautiful and tasteful food to the masses. Personally, I'm not one to pay loads of money for a lettuce leaf on a plate, with little swirls around the edges but thats just me. Anyway, from an entertainment point of view, this movie is quite good and straight to the point and the mixture of drama and wit really worked in an environment which is so tense and full of pressure. Enjoyable!
Round-Up: With all of the hype that surrounded this movie on its release, I really thought that it made more money at the box office. Bradley Cooper, 41, who first came to light in the Wedding Crashers in 2005, can't seem to do anything wrong lately, and with 4 movies in pipeline along with Aloha and Joy due to be released, he has a lot to be thankful for. This movie was directed by John Wells, 59, who also brought you the Company of Men and August: Osage County. He hasn't got much experience behind the camera, but he done a great job with this movie, mainly because it delves into a world which is unknown to many people. The person who really made this project a success, has to be Bradley Cooper, who showed realism and emotion throughout the movie and each character played a part in making this an enjoyable watch.
Budget: $20million Worldwide Gross: $35.6million
I recommend this movie to people who are into their comedy/dramas starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Omar Sy, Daniel Bruhl, Emma Thompson, Uma Thurman, Lily James and Riccardo Scamarcio. 6/10
Round-Up: With all of the hype that surrounded this movie on its release, I really thought that it made more money at the box office. Bradley Cooper, 41, who first came to light in the Wedding Crashers in 2005, can't seem to do anything wrong lately, and with 4 movies in pipeline along with Aloha and Joy due to be released, he has a lot to be thankful for. This movie was directed by John Wells, 59, who also brought you the Company of Men and August: Osage County. He hasn't got much experience behind the camera, but he done a great job with this movie, mainly because it delves into a world which is unknown to many people. The person who really made this project a success, has to be Bradley Cooper, who showed realism and emotion throughout the movie and each character played a part in making this an enjoyable watch.
Budget: $20million Worldwide Gross: $35.6million
I recommend this movie to people who are into their comedy/dramas starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Omar Sy, Daniel Bruhl, Emma Thompson, Uma Thurman, Lily James and Riccardo Scamarcio. 6/10