the Mind’s Chew Toy

Synopsis

Master chef Kate Armstrong (Zeta-Jones) lives her life like she runs her kitchen at a trendy Manhattan eatery—with a no-nonsense intensity that both captivates and intimidates everyone around her. Kate’s perfectionist nature is put to the test when she “inherits” her nine-year-old niece Zoe (Breslin), while contending with a brash new sous-chef who joins her staff. High-spirited and freewheeling, Nick Palmer (Eckhart) couldn’t be more different from Kate, yet the chemistry between them is undeniable. Rivalry becomes romance, but Kate will have to learn to express herself beyond the realm of her kitchen if she wants to connect with Zoe and find true happiness with Nick.

Our Thoughts

A film about a master chef? Bored already. If I can’t stand watching Emeril for half an hour, how the heck would I ever make it through this film.

Heather - and most of her female friends - love the Food Channel, so will probably jump at the chance to see this one.

True, Rachael Ray isn’t half bad…and Catherine Zeta-Jones is a looker…but I think guys will probably stay away from this one in droves anyway. After all, we’ve got Pamela Anderson in Barb Wire, Cindy Crawford in Fair Game and others if that’s all we’re looking for. And if we want plot? How does Into The Blue (2004) - complete with Jessica Alba in a skimpy bathing suit - sound?

Or, if food is your thing, Pixar’s Ratatouille (2007) is out this summer too…and that’s pretty much guaranteed to be great.