David Lee (Seattle Times photo credit)A few nights ago, my friend AF invited me to see "No Reservations" a sneak peek at Fenway on Tuesday night this week. The timing could not have come better for me, life has been a bit busy and dreary due to being responsible. So luckily with some last minute finagling I was able to go.
I got there early before the 8pm Sneak Peek time and stood in line at 7pm. My friend AF got there at around 7:20. By that time the line was big and a bit congested. I felt a bit crowded as there was not much order. But I am here for a free movie, it has been some time I was part of a SNEAK PEEK.
The movie was a little under 2 hours and a much needed escape. Based loosely on a 2002 German film called "Mostly Martha", "No Reservations" turned out to be quiet enjoyable. It was good to see Aaron Eckhart and Catherine Zeta-Jones along with Abgail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) together and they all were solid in their roles. The movies focuses on executive chef Kate (Catherine Zeta-Jones) runs her kitchen and life with rigid control. She does not know why she goes to therapy, but knows if she does not her boss will fire her. When dealing with a family crisis causing her 9 year old niece Zoe (Abgail Breslin) to live her, her life is thrown in upheaval. In her absence, Nick (Aaron Eckhart) is hired to watch over Kate's kitched. The usual dance of awkward moments and nervousness erupt to later evolve into romance between the two chefs among other things.
I really did enjoy the food scenes, but when chatting with AF, there is not much reality when it is the height of dinner service, you do not have the luxury not to be rushed and sing a song. Only one point seemed realistic for dinner service. AF informed that the leads took some cooking classes to be more believable and it showed. The food was gorgeous and I wanted to try the saffron sauce!!
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