The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)

My having spent time in both India (including Mumbai) and in villages in the south of France, I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting them in this charming movie. Despite cultural differences, at heart we are all the same.

The stunning cinematography is a beautiful backdrop for the unfolding of this more or less straightforward, "simple" story. I was captivated from the moment the movie started right through the closing credits.

The premise, the script, the acting, the setting, the cinematography, the music,. . . . I found the entire package a treat! Not to say that there aren't scenes of great pathos, but it is a pleasure to leave a theatre with the feeling of having been entertained in an uplifting way.

It might just be that the target audience is those of us who are known as being of "a certain age", but anybody who appreciates the finer things in life will probably enjoy The Hundred-Foot Journey.

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  A fabulous meal is incomplete without a word of compliment to the chef.   The fine dining etiquettes might not mention anything about the compliments to the chef. But a fabulous meal is the one which serves the correct amount of flavors satisfying your soul. And when a soul is satisfied you praise..  

Such a meal is served when you see the movie, 'the hundred foot journey'. And so is the flavor correctly served at all times throughout the movie that it binds you through all five courses of your meal. The actors Om puri and Helen  do a fabulous job by providing that correct masala to the french cheesy love story of Hassan and Marguerite.  

The film is beautifully shot with good writing. Overall the movie is a good watch for audience willing to watch something different than normal tadka films being served to them.

I had not planned to watch this movie. It was just out of pure boredom that I opened my local newspaper to check for the list of movie shows in the next hour and decided to go for it. There was a show of The Hundred- Foot Journey and am I glad that I went to watch it.

The director was able to successfully depict the initial struggle of an Indian family, that has moved to France, after losing their matriarch to the fires of the local riots; their belligerent yet funny competition and subsequent truce with the owner of a local and famous restaurant right opposite theirs; and finally nurturing the talent of the Indian boy who had a gift of cooking by the very same French lady and his rise to stardom .

The film also has a touching moment that all the people staying away from their loved ones must have felt in their lives. Actor Manish Dayal did a splendid role in that scene and gave a good performance,overall. The trio of Om Puri, Helen Mirren and Charlotte Le Bon did a splendid job and kept me laughing(Puri and Mirren to be specific) and intrigued the whole time. Not a moment of boredom.

Charlote Le Bon is not only an ocean of talent, but, is insanely gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing her in more movies.

The Hundred-Foot Journey fmovies. The famous director, Lasse Hallstrom has done it again,creating this masterpiece. A delight that will please all the senses with a backdrop of Southern France thrown in for eye candy. Talented, respected, British star Mirren is at her best showing her uncanny ability in artfully playing a French woman with impeccable taste, in this funny but moving romance of haute-cuisine. The ensemble Bollywood cast with star Om Puri and fresh new faces of handsome Manish Dayal and beautiful Canadian Charlotte La Bon are added to this charming film based on love, food, marketing, cultural differences and acceptance. Mirren shows us she is a worthy match with American Merle Streep in their quest for challenging roles. With Spielberg and Winfrey behind this project is it any wonder it could be anything less than a success? Surely one of 2014's "must see" films.

When this movie was announced, I was honestly just going to watch because of Om Puri. However, the plot of the movie is so well written, Om Puri was just a extra bonus. This movie has humor that just comes out naturally, but it also shows lots of emotions. This movie hit me home and I am pretty sure it will hit home to others as well. The casting is very well picked and I really enjoyed this film with my family. It is one of those movies you can watch with your family, and just relax and enjoy. There were some plot holes and other things you might find odd, but the whole movie as a whole was well made. A R Rahman also never disappoints with the movie score.

Verdict: Well Written, Well Made, Enjoyable film. For foodies and the families of anyone.

Helen Mirren and Om Puri, Manish Dayal, worked so well on the screen together . It was a treat to watch and with all the big name movies out the same week it was definitely a treasure . The casting and the writing and directing was perfect . It was well worth the ticket watching it in the show . If you make it out to the theater in the next few weeks here is one treat I can promise you wont be disappointed in . The storyline works along with the cast making it come to life . It has all you need to feel good , comedy, drama , and a good ending . So if you are looking for something this weekend for something new and different this is it .