Political
violence in India cost the Kadam family their restaurant business and they also
lost their wife/mother to the same fire.
They tried to start another restaurant and establish a home in London
but it was not working out. They decide
to try running a restaurant in France.
On a winding mountain road their brakes stop working and they are almost
in an accident. A young woman,
Marguerite helps them and they decide to stay in the village of
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val. They
don’t realize they will be in competition with a Michelin star French
restaurant across the street. Madame
Mallory owns this establishment and she does not like competition.
This
film reminds me of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Chocolat. There are problems here and more than the restaurant
competition. Too predictable and
also bland are two problems. This
is supposed to be about spicy Indian food but no spice here. Also about very intricately crafted French food
but there is sameness and themes from other films. Also, Madame Mallory is so stiff, she is almost lifeless,
not far from a window mannequin? How
can viewers relate to her or the complexities of her life? 3* (This movie is OK)
122
min, Drama directed by Lasse Hallstrom with Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish
Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon, Amit Shah, Farzana Dua Elahe, Dillon Mitra, Aria
Pandya, Michel Blanc, Clement Sibony, Vincent Elbaz.
Note: Imdb 7.3 out of 10, 68% critic 81% audience on Rotten
Tomatoes, Roger Ebert 2*.
Special Note: Mirren was nominated for a Golden Globe and Women Film Critics Circle Award for best actress in her role. Journey is listed as a comedy or musical for the awards but I didn't find this film a comedy?
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