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Manufacturer: Paramount
Starring: Martina Gedeck, Sergio Castellitto, Maxime Foerste, August Zirner, Ulrich Thomsen
Directed By: Sandra Nettelbeck
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097363408048
Format: Anamorphic
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2003-02-18
Running Time: 106
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
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When a headstrong chef takes charge of her equally stubborn 8-year-old niece the tensions between them mount until an italian chef arrives to lighten the mood. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 12/30/2003 Starring: Martina Gedeck Maxime Foerste Run time: 105 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Sandra Nettelbeck
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Summary: Charming foodie romance
Comment: Martha, the head chef, goes through life wrapped way too tight. It's her kitchen, her life, her way, or no way. Then, a suddenly-orphaned and very distraught niece appears in Martha's life. A driven, successful professional is not necessarily a successful mother figure, as Lina and Martha both discover. Then, while Martha takes time to get her new, child-inhabited life together, another chef arrives in her kitchen. Mario is easy going, perpetually late, bit of a slob at times, and generally the Oscar to her Felix.
Since they must get along professionally, Mario moves in somewhat on Martha's turf. And, much to Martha's dismay, he moves in on Lina's affections, too. Oh, he never meant to, it's just that his cheery style gets through Lina's grief in ways that Martha never could, and his totally innocent approach might be what galls Martha most.
By turns funny, serious, sad, and heart-warming, this works its way comfortably to the ending you pretty much expect. But, even if the ending is predictable, the movie gets there in an enjoyable way.
-- wiredweird
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Summary: My personal Favorite!
Comment: Our German class had to watch this movie which is where I fell in love with in. Being a now 3rd year culinary student minoring in German language, I could watch this beautiful movie constantly!
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Summary: Mostly Martha
Comment: This movie is really charming, not a bit trite like it's distant U.S. cousin "No Reservations" . The German take on this improbable love story is refreshing. It has drama, adventure, and delicate humor. You must see this film. Have a wonderful time!
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Summary: Mostly Martha
Comment: Beyond great! A true tour of the heart and a reminder that the sun rises - always. An absolute "upper'
I was lifted up by this film! There was so much unassuming joy scattered throughout this story. It was so hopeful in the face of the worst kind of loss; a message that there is light at the end of all of our dark tunnels. And a clear reminder that we are not in control. The whole script seemed a solid comment on the resilience of the spirit and the strength of the truest kind of love, that of a child.
It was without any offensive content, save one mild curse word and my 9 year old enjoyed it as much as my husband and I. Even where almost uncontrollable passion was represented, it certainly got the message across without going too far.... left something to one's imagination, which is always more fun. Less CAN be more.
Martina Gedeck (Martha) is a master at conveying her character's deepest thought and emotion through the smallest gesture and her colorful body language, she is a natural actress and natural beauty. Her role was perfectly cast.
Sergio Castellito (Mario)'s performance carries 1/2 the weight of this beautiful film so easily and unassumingly, but it was Mario's soulful eyes and open and uncorrupted manner that pushed me over the edge and made me love him.
It is one of the top 5 best "feel good" movies I have ever seen
Other movies that made me feel like this were MARTIAN CHILD with John Cusack and AUGUST RUSH.
I cannot finish without mentioning the incredible performance, by Maxime Foerste, who played the 8 year old girl, Lina, was heart wrenching and at the same time healing and filled with hope. I am a mother of three. This film plucked at those strings I so vehmently protect and made me remember what or who really matters and that it's best to show them - now.
I would recommend it to anyone... as soon as they can read!
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Summary: Oh so worthwhile...
Comment: This is a moving and wonderful film...lovely to look at...well done on all fronts! 5 Stars for Martha.
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