A Mouthwatering Movie

May 29, 2013

Destination: “Chef” at AMC Promenade 16 -Woodland Hills

Cost: $13.00 plus gas

I love movies that let you enter a new world where you want to linger. IMHO -  if you’re sad that the film is ending, it’s a good movie. “Chef” with its Latin rhythms, crunchy sandwiches, darling kid sidekick and blubby hero was this kind of film.

I’ve been a Jon Favreau fan since “Swingers” and he’s adept at clever comedy that doesn’t beat you over the head and he also excels at eliciting exceptional performances from his actors.

The theatre was nearly empty and the ticket clerk mentioned “Chef” has been playing to light houses. He was surprised because he thought it was a great movie. I guess more folks are interested in seeing a shiny blue Jennifer Lawrence and/or lots of explosions.  It’s too bad that AMC insists on blasting the volume in the theaters and I wasn’t wild about their reserved seating policy, either. If someone plops down next to you chomping popcorn open-mouthed, it’s harder to relocate. Next cinema outing, I’ll search for a better venue.

In the meantime, I can’t wait to try the technique I learned for making a tantalizing grilled cheese sandwich.