It was really refreshing to go to the movies just to see a good story. I consider myself to be a foodie, so I was excited about this film. The story centers around Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) who is stuck at a restaurant where he is forced by his boss, Riva (Dustin Hoffman) to continue to make the same old dishes that he has always made and not try anything new. He winds up crying on the shoulders of his friend, Molly (Scarlet Johansson) who eventually gives him some excellent advice. Chef Carl is also in the process of trying to get his private life together with his ex-wife Inez (Sofia Vergara) and his son Percy (Emjay Anthony). There is a strained relationship between father and son because Chef Carl is so wrapped up in his career that he has neglected the one person that should be at the top of his list, his son. This kid is so adorable and it also turns out that he is a social networking genius. All the kid wants is to spend a little time with his dad. Chef Carl has a best friend named Martin (John Leguizamo) who truly epitomizes the meaning of friend. Everyone should have a friend that is as loyal and supportive as this guy. Now about the food; the food in this film had my mouth watering every time something new was prepared. Even something as simple as a grilled cheese sandwich looked very inviting. I am going to start making my grilled cheese exactly the way Chef Carl made his in the film. He also made a pasta dish for his friend Molly and I was mentally trying to remember the ingredients so that I can prepare it myself. When Molly took a bite of that pasta, I took that bite with her. Her reaction was exactly what I expected. It did not seem like she was acting; it genuinely felt like she was enjoying the food. I think that Jon Favreau did a fantastic job writing, directing, producing and playing the lead role in this film. He even found a bit part for his old friend Robert Downey Jr. (Marvin) who played the role of Inez's first ex-husband. The ending of the film was kind of predictable, but I still had a great time watching it all play out. If you get a chance, you should check this one out.
