No Reservations Reviews

[Highly rated reviewer]

Reserve your copy...

What do we have on the menu here ? A good scoop of the notorious rivalry between chefs, a large helping of romance, add a cool young kid for good measure, and mix it all up. Though it might not be the most stunningly original story to hit the big screen, it should definately make it onto your main order. This an excellent feel good, mostly fluffy, film about breaking down barriers. Young 11 year old Abigail Breslin is brilliant as Zoe, and the whole thing just works for me.

So can you after all share a kitchen, and share a life, watch it and find out. A definate recommended watch.

[Highly rated reviewer]

excellent entertaining movie

to those who like to cook, or who are simply wanting to be entertained by a little romance movie,

this movie is cute, witty, and not at all a cheesy hollywood one!

The cast is absolutely great, there is a great balance between realism, romance and expectations,

I can only recommend this film.

[Highly rated reviewer]

superb...............................

this film is superb. A master chef called Kate (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones) lives her life like she runs the kitchen, with a no-nonsense intensity that both captivates and intimidates everyone around her.

With breathtaking precision, she powers through each hectic shift, coordinating hundreds of meals, preparing delicate sauces, seasoning and simmering each dish to absolute perfection.

However Kate is at her happiest behind the scenes, she only leaves her kitchen to accept compliments for one of her signature dishes, or, on rare occasions, to tangle with a customer who dares question her expertise.

Kate's perfectionist nature is put to the test when a brash new sous-chef joins her staff, the high-spirited and freewheeling Nick (played by Aaron Eckhart). A rising culinary star himself, Nick favours opera while working and loves to make everyone around him laugh.

Kate find's Nick difficult to deal with, and is also struggling to connect with her nine-year-old niece, Zoe (played by Abigail Breslin), who has recenty, and very unexpectedly come to live with her.

Zoe is clearly out of place in Kate's routine, but Kate is determined to make a home for her... just as soon as she figures out how too.

As time goes on, Kate is not sure what irritates her more. Whether it is Nick's talent, that is impressing Paula, the owner of the restaurant and the clientele, or that his easygoing charm, quickly wins over the shy Zoe, who finds it easier to open up to him than to her aunt.

What will Kate do?.....Watch this fantastic film to find our!!!!!!!

Rubbish - See the original

This American version of Mostly Martha is not only disappointing; it is painful to sit through. It is embarassing to watch Zeta Jones walk in the shadow of a great performance and not even that well. Every moment and gesture is literally copied from the original. What made Martina Gedeck's performance so touching was the balance between a remote, stressed out, highly rated chef and a woman trying to reach out to her niece. Eckhart at least brought some flair to the role that was fresh, though still not up to par with the brillianc eof Sergio Castellito.

And like too many American films, saccharine moments were added and the end was changed to something more convenient.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Brilliant storyline

Grear Film great story.

boring

Only watch this film if you have a death wish - BOREDOM KILLS.

Don’t even bother...

This is just another remake and spinning money maker from the good old USA, and what we’ve come to expect over the years.... I suggest you watch the 2001 German version, Mostly Martha , stars Martina Gedeck and Sergio Castellitto – same story just with better actors and direction!

[Highly rated reviewer]

No reservations

Quite enjoyed this film, was a bit corney! But worth watching.

Didn't cause a stir in our house.

Only watched this last night and to be quite honest I can hardly remember it! Probably sums it up pretty well... unmemorable; yup thats about it.

The performance of the young actress who plays Zoe was very good but this is a fairly weak tale in the rom-com mould that we've seen far to often, but there is nothing to make this one stand out - in fact there's not much com in this rom-com!

After saying that, there's nothing offensive about this movie either. It was one of those films that when it finishes you turn to your partner and ask; 'What did you think of that?' and get the reply 'It was alright' and thats it. It will never be discussed, thought of or mentioned ever again - instantly forgotten... sigh.

Not a lot of thinking required!

It was my wife's choice of film this week and when I opened the red envelope to discover 'No reservations' I was initially dreading the evening ahead. A rom com with a dependent child is not exactly my cup of tea.

As the film bumbled along its predictable and seemingly uneventful script I found myself actually begining to enjoy it. The saucy one from darling buds of may and the sean bean look alike certainly did their bit and there were a couple of mildely funny moments.

Basically an enjoyable enough film, not terrible, not great, and most importantly not requiring any brainwork after a hard days work.

Anyway Alien vs Predator next week, I wonder if she will enjoy that as much?!??!