It is a special treat when a movie like Chef is created. A film full of heart that brings out your emotions organically, without the need for gimmicks or special circumstance. Jon Favreau’s Chef deserves the accolades it has received thus far since release in May and those that are sure to follow come awards season (fingers crossed). Chef is being re-released in theatres for a special engagement begininning August 29, 2014. If you did not have a chance to catch this gem of a film before in theatres now is your chance–and do not pass it up.
It is a special treat when a movie like Chef is created. A film full of heart that brings out your emotions organically, without the need for gimmicks or special circumstance. Jon Favreau’s Chef deserves the accolades it has received thus far since release in May and those that are sure to follow come awards season (fingers crossed). Chef is being re-released in theatres for a special engagement begininning August 29, 2014. If you did not have a chance to catch this gem of a film before in theatres now is your chance–and do not pass it up.
As Anthony Taormina wrote in his excellent review of the film: “Chef does not only nourish you with its subject matter; it warms your heart with a wholesome story about rediscovering your passion and the value of family…Chef is easily one of the year’s best films and should not be missed.”
Kathryn Schroeder, 2014, Chef, Special Engagement, Award Season 2014, Jon Favreau