Chef

Have you seen Chef? Have you even heard of it? If not, I suggest taking 114 minutes out of your day to watch it.

I was surprised just how good this movie was. In short, Chef follows Carl Casper (played by Jon Favreau) as he tries balancing his professional and personal life. I knew nothing about this movie going in, so I will keep the plot and celebrity cameos a secret.

Written, directed and starring Jon Favreau, this movie showcases his best performance to date. I was surprised just how good he can be in a starring role. His character had a lot of depth which made it a joy to watch him on screen.

The most impressive aspect of this film is the script. The screenplay is so good, that it doesn't feel like it was written. Everything these characters said came across very naturally. You forget that you are watching fictional characters and instead, feel like you're watching real people in a documentary. The script is so well realized and is a testament to Favreau's writing abilities.

Working in restaurants for many years, I have a good understanding of the industry. I love the culinary world and I enjoy cooking myself. Having that background, I really could appreciate the level of accuracy that the film took in representing the industry and those who work in restaurants. There was clearly a lot of research prior to making Chef, and it comes across on screen beautifully.

You don't have to be a lover of food to appreciate this movie. With a great father-son relationship, great characters, and a very impressive script, Chef is a movie that I would recommend to all.