Who would think that a 2-hour food drama can be captivating? Yet, it is, especially if the movie is directed by Anh Hung Tran and features a crew to the viewer's taste. I believe the secret recipe of the movie's success lies in its analogy of food being an instrument of love. We see this not only in the straightforward relationship between the cook and the gourmet she has been working for, but also in the way they express their love for each other, in subtle jokes, like men covered with napkins and going for 'another round' of chicken wings, and in the love of nurturing the estates. With food flirtation being the red thread of the movie and French cuisine as the quintessential form of art, the development of Eugénie and Dodin's relationship appears elegant and is reminiscent of the sentiments of the past century.
Nevertheless, the passion for food comes from the development of taste. The storyline of a young girl with the rudiments of future culinary talent exhibits this idea. Being able to recognise and express the myriad scents of a dish's symphony, she is heading her future towards a culinary career. Everyone should watch it, but with a caveat: your own food sensitivity will likely enhance as a byproduct of watching the main characters' attitude towards the dishes, assessing them with great attention and delight.
Leaving all else aside, the aesthetic pleasure derived from viewing the French garden, the exquisite interior, and dish designs, and the sunbeams in the kitchen, creates an idyllic balance in the movie, making it a perfect pastime for a connoisseur of elegance. I would highly recommend this movie to those who are looking for unique aesthetic pleasure in cinema.
Nevertheless, the passion for food comes from the development of taste. The storyline of a young girl with the rudiments of future culinary talent exhibits this idea. Being able to recognise and express the myriad scents of a dish's symphony, she is heading her future towards a culinary career. Everyone should watch it, but with a caveat: your own food sensitivity will likely enhance as a byproduct of watching the main characters' attitude towards the dishes, assessing them with great attention and delight.
Leaving all else aside, the aesthetic pleasure derived from viewing the French garden, the exquisite interior, and dish designs, and the sunbeams in the kitchen, creates an idyllic balance in the movie, making it a perfect pastime for a connoisseur of elegance. I would highly recommend this movie to those who are looking for unique aesthetic pleasure in cinema.