Handsome men and beautiful women, delicious food, good scenery, worth savoring

Carmela 2022-03-27 09:01:09

People take food as their priority, and the food culture is prevalent now. Various restaurants can be seen everywhere on the street. As an indispensable role in food, Indian and French dishes have been moved to the public table. And friends who are foodies have probably collected a lot of film and television works about food, so as a foodie, let's taste this movie first.
The film begins with the hero Hassan's hometown of Mumbai. The hero's mother played an enlightening role in his cooking career, and even said that it was the cornerstone of becoming a star chef. However, due to the riots in his hometown, his mother left in the fire, and his father Kadam started a journey with a large family. When they came to Lumière, a small town in southern France, the car suddenly broke down. At this time, they happened to meet the heroine of the film. Marguerite, when Marguerite entertained the family, the father seemed to have fallen in love with the place and found a place where the family could survive - open opposite Le Solpla restaurant An Indian restaurant. At first, the owner of Le Solpla, Mrs. Mallory, a chef with a Michelin star, was particularly ostracized by the family, whether it was people or the food made, so Kadam and Mallory started. struggle. But after Mallory's chef retaliated against the Indian restaurant during French National Day, Mallory's attitude towards the family changed dramatically and Hassan was brought in. With Hassan working in Les Sopras for a year, the restaurant went from one star to two. And the protagonist Hasan also embarked on a career peak - going to the Grey Whale restaurant in Paris. In Paris, Hassan became a chef, a kitchen star, and a regular on the cover of magazines, but he was always unhappy because he missed his hometown and the mushroom-picking girl with him. At the end of the story, the male protagonist returned to Lumière, where his dream began. After Madam Mallory entrusted the restaurant to the male protagonist, the male and female protagonists could finally fight for their dream-to become three Michelin stars. Live happily together.
The male protagonist, Manishdayar American actor, does not seem to have much film and television works, but his appearance is good and his appearance is very Indian. As the male protagonist in this film, it is very suitable.
Actress, Charlotte Lebon, French-Canadian actress, model. Film and television works include "Walking in the Clouds", "Yves Saint Laurent Biography" and so on. Although there are not many film and television works, it is undeniable that Charlotte has a good appearance and temperament.
Helen Mirren, Dame, British actress. In 1965, he made his film and television work for the first time, and made his official debut with the stage play "Cleopatra". In 1984, she starred in the movie "Grateful Love" and won the Best Actress at the 37th Cannes Film Festival. In September 2006, she starred in the movie "Queen" and won the Best Actress Award at the 79th Academy Awards, the Best Actress Award at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival, and the 64th American Film and Television Golden Globe Award in the film category- Best Actress in a Drama Series, Best Actress in the 20th European Film Awards, etc. In August 2014, she starred in the stage play "The Audience" on Broadway and won the 38th Lawrence Olivier Award for Best Actress and the 69th Tony Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series. With that said, even the wrinkles on Helen Mirren's face are a joke.
A small town in the south of France, although the place is not very famous, it is a poetic place.
Although the film does not introduce too much French and Indian food, the content interspersed is enough to open the taste buds of a foodie. One star for the hero and heroine, one for Helen, one for Lumière, and one for the food. Four stars worth watching.

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  • Nat 2021-12-20 08:01:04

    I didn't think I would be disappointed before I watched it. This is the fact, the lens is beautiful, the food, love and family affection, everything is very warm and touching, and my heart is warm after reading it.

  • Dominic 2022-03-30 09:01:05

    The cinematography and soundtrack are very good, and the Indian style is used appropriately. I am disappointed that the main line of the battle between the French restaurant and the Indian family restaurant (at least the initial hype made the audience think so) has become the "French" of the Indian guy. Michelin Dream", after one third of the film, the business situation of Indian restaurants is no longer shown, and they are all going to Michelin restaurants. Dad, are you sure the business is really good? But the drama between the Indian old man and the French old lady is so good. I like it~

The Hundred-Foot Journey quotes

  • Madame Mallory: Oh. Vous m'étonnez.

    [Chuckles]

    Madame Mallory: You have it. Hmm. Your pigeon had it, too.

    Hassan: I know. I knew then, and I know now.

    Madame Mallory: Arrogance.

    Hassan: A chef must lead.

    Madame Mallory: Sharp and cool and hot in the mouth, all at the same time. Do you know how long it takes chefs to learn that? What will Papa say?

  • Madame Mallory: Do any of you know the words to the Marseillaise? Jean-Pierre?

    Jean-Pierre: Of course. It's our national anthem.

    Madame Mallory: Do you know all the words? "Ils viennent jusque dans vos bras. Égorger vos fils, vos compagnes!" "They come to slit the throats of our sons, our wives". Alors continuer Jean-Pierre.

    Jean-Pierre: "Aux armes citoyens, formez vos bataillons, marchons".

    Madame Mallory: And in English, so we can all understand?

    Jean-Pierre: "To arms citizens, from your battalions, let us march. May their unpure blood..."

    Madame Mallory: "Flow in our fields." And that is what it means to be French n'est-ce pas Jean-Pierre?

    Jean-Pierre: Yes.

    Madame Mallory: Well there are other ways to be French. Liberty. Equality. Fraternity.

    Jean-Pierre: Why are you talking only to me?

    Madame Mallory: Because you know who set the fire, don't you?

    Jean-Pierre: Would you surrender to these invaders?

    Madame Mallory: You tell your friends that these bombs have ended a war. They have brought peace. Bravo. You're a chef. I do not pay you to burn things. Take your knives and go.