Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Catherine Zeta-Jones | ... | Kate | |
Aaron Eckhart | ... | Nick | |
Abigail Breslin | ... | Zoe | |
Patricia Clarkson | ... | Paula | |
Jenny Wade | ... | Leah | |
Bob Balaban | ... | Therapist | |
Brían F. O'Byrne | ... | Sean | |
Lily Rabe | ... | Bernadette | |
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Eric Silver | ... | John |
Arija Bareikis | ... | Christine | |
John McMartin | ... | Mr. Peterson | |
Celia Weston | ... | Mrs. Peterson | |
Zoë Kravitz | ... | Charlotte | |
Matthew Rauch | ... | Ken | |
Dearbhla Molloy | ... | Anna |
A master chef, Kate, lives her life like she runs the kitchen at upscale 22 Bleecker Restaurant in Manhattan--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. Written by AhmadMob
I loved the German film (Mostly Martha) that is the basis of this remake, and I was worried that the transition to Hollywood would spoil all the things that made the original so delightful. But I was very pleasantly surprised. There is a substantial plot change, but it doesn't wreck the movie, and a lot of the original dialog is kept word-for-word. Even if you know nothing about the original film, this is a lovely romantic comedy. During the sold-out preview show that I attended, people were laughing at the right moments and feeling moved at the right times too, and the casting was spot on - Catherine Zeta-Jones is perfect as the work-obsessed Kate dealing with the disruption of her perfectly-ordered life and Aaron Eckhart is irresistible with his mop of hair and those dimples. And what can you say about Abigail Breslin except that she's the most natural child actor working today. If you like romantic comedies, you'll like this one - it's smart, charming and you're rooting for the couple from the minute they meet. I can recommend this without reservations.