Director: Dean DeBlois
Writers: Dean DeBlois, Cressida Cowell (“How to Train Your Dragon” book series)
Stars: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler

Synopsis: When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.

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DIRECTION
What Dean DeBlois was able to do with the first How to Train Your Dragon was just incredible and has become big favorite of mine since then. There was some huge expectations for How to Train Your Dragon 2 and boy did Deblois deliver. The aerial shots of Hiccup and Toothless are just fascinating and absolutely beautiful. The aesthetic they create is very similar to the first film and the animation is just impeccable. There’s a compelling blend of characterization and action that DeBlois handles flawlessly in this series. He also handles the dark moments of the film really well too, which does get a bit deep for some youngsters, but serves the story so well. Everything from the story to the animation to the music came together for a full and rich experience.

Grade: A+

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The story picks up not far after the events of the first How to Train Your Dragon, where dragons have fully integrated into the society of Berk, including dragon races that look like a ton of fun. Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) is on the verge of being appointed Chief of Berk (the next King essentially), but he doesn’t feel like it’s something for him. He likes to fly with Toothless and be on adventures. Hiccup, while flying on Toothless, find a new spot of land that is something they haven’t seen before. They discover that an evil is lurking, which they discover to be this menacing Dragon Master, Drago, who will kill for nothing. Hiccup feels it’s his duty to find Drago before he comes to Berk, but while flying he runs into a mysterious dragon rider that will change his life forever. Some of the story here gets a little convenient, however it’s potent in its’ presentation and even gets pretty emotional. The climax is nothing short of amazing, even more emotion and robust storytelling. This is one both parents and kids will love.

Grade: A

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PERFORMANCES
Jay Baruchel is really great as Hiccup and fully embodies that persona of a young man who’s trying to find himself, especially within this world. His interactions with his family and with toothless are just incredible. Gerard Butler is perfect as Stoick. Anytime Butler gets to use his natural accent is okay with me and he was the quintessential voice for this role. This isn’t Cate Blanchett’s best work but it’s absolutely serviceable and works well in the films most intimate moments. Craig Ferguson didn’t have a ton to do, but was magnetic when his character was there. Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, America Ferrera, Kristen Wiig, T.J. Miller and Kit Harington offer small supporting roles that were mostly used as comedic devices.

Grade: A

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SCORE
John Powell was born to score the How to Train Your Dragon series. His score for the first film is one of the best and emotional scores you’ll hear for an animated film. His score here is no different and elevates every part of the film. It’s gorgeous and captivating, especially when the film gets sentimental. The action sequences are fun and intense, which Powell works magically with his full orchestra. Go listen to this score. You’ll thank me later.

Grade: A+

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FINAL THOUGHTS
There were a lot of expectations for How to Train Your Dragon 2 and it did not disappoint. Every time we see Hiccup flying on Toothless, it’s riveting and makes me want to do that so bad. The film is just as emotional and engaging as the first one, with a climax that’s just as powerful. I cannot recommend this film more highly.

Overall Grade: A

Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Writers: Michael Bacall (screenplay), Oren Uziel (screenplay)
Stars: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube

Synopsis: After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.

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I would rather be stuck in an elevator with a person whose breath is as bad as Megan Fox’s acting, than suffer through another Jump Street. One genre of film that I personally hate reviewing is Comedy. What makes one person laugh may not necessarily make the next person laugh. Being somewhat of an entertainer with a very dark and crude style of humor, I find the writing in most comedies to be crafted in a way that forces the jokes on you and uses retired jokes until you laugh. 21 Jump Street was one of the worst movies I saw in 2012 as it suffered from a triple crown of having a bad storyline, terrible characterization and of course not being very funny.

DIRECTION
Chris Miller and Phil Lord’s 22 Jump Street is fully aware that it is a sequel. The majority of the film deals with running gags from the first film and fails to offer anything new and exciting for its 122 minute runtime. Miller and Lord should stick with doing animation because The Lego Movie was a better effort in my opinion. Miller and Lord working with a script by Michael Bacall and Oren Uziel results in repetitive jokes, nonexistent character development and offers no depiction of actual college life. Miller and Lord also have too many moments where they try to force you to laugh. For instance, there is one scene where Schmidt is fighting with a female character and the film tries harder than a rabbit trying to get some trix to be funny.

Grade: D

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The picture opens with an amusing “previously on 21 Jump Street” bit before diving headlong into the new story. After a solid action sequence, Jenko and Schmidt are sent into a local college in order to locate the supplier of a drug known as “WHYPHY” (WiFi) that killed a student photographed buying or dealing it on campus. Just like the previous film, a drift between the two partners occur when one befriends another group of friends. Jenko meets quarterback Zook (Wyatt Russell) and the two instantly form a bromance so tight that will make Seth Rogen and James Franco jealous. Schmidt finds himself in a romance with Maya (Amber Stevens). Jenko and Schmidt once again not only have to crack the case but they need to address their personal issues before it’s too late. Most of the film’s humor is supposed to come from the disintegrating partnership between Schmidt and Jenko, as there partnership is equated to being a gay relationship. I found these jokes to be very unoriginal and seemed to be insulting the gay community. There was also a few jokes that dealt with rape and once again I found the jokes to be unoriginal and quite silly. A lot of the audience at the screening I went to were laughing so hard I’d thought that have read a Tyler Perry script. Maybe I am different in that I do not find rape and gay jokes to be funny.

Grade: D

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PERFORMANCES
I know this is a comedy but at least have some characters that are not one-dimensional and useless. Speaking of useless, Jonah Hill’s character was extremely boring in this movie and had zero development at all. I can tolerate Hill in the right type of film but in the Jump Street films, his character gives me a stomach ache. Tatum was better in this movie than the first one but personally I do not think that he can play comedic roles. Jillian Hall and Wyatt Russell shined in every moment they were on-screen and was able to work well with Tatum and Hill in their scenes with them. Amber Steven’s did a wonderful job as being the Kate Upton of this film-serving as amazing eye candy.

Grade: C

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SCORE
Despite the lack of direction and script, one thing that does work well here is the music. How convenient is it, that the drug on campus is called WHYPHY, which is Work Hard, Yes; Play Hard Yes. Work Hard Play Hard just so happens to be a Wiz Khalfia song that is incredibly fitting. Music by Duck Sauce, Tiesto, Steve Aoki are also featured in this movie that balances the hip-hop and EDM style music effectively. Mark Mothersbaugh’s score isn’t featured much but works well when it’s there. The soundtrack overall is pretty great though.

Grade: A

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FINAL THOUGHTS
22 Jump Street is sadly probably going to do very well just like Neighbors.

Overall Grade: D

Director: Clark Gregg
Writers: Clark Gregg
Stars: Clark Gregg, Felicity Huffman, Allison Janney, Saxon Sharbino

Synopsis: In an attempt to sign a Hollywood starlet, struggling talent agent and former child star Howard Holloway must contend with her volatile father, a scheming long-time rival, and a producer and casting director who despise him.

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DIRECTION
Clark Gregg’s Trust Me, from the opening frame, sends us into the world of Hollywood chaos and the behind-the-scenes corruption and manipulation. The aesthetic Gregg creates feels a little bit amateur-ish and isn’t always 100 percent believable, but once the film settles, it explores some interesting ideas. These ideas are compelling but the execution of them visually, once again fall under the category of amateur. Realistically, it’s probably more budgetary issues though. Gregg’s biggest achievement was getting great performances out of the actors he rounded up. The acting is really great and brings the film solidity in many places where it felt mostly flat.

Grade: C+

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SCRIPT
The story centers around Howard, an rambunctious, talkative movie agent who’s not quite on the level of his competitor’s. He’s a former child actor who just couldn’t quite make it to the top, which parallel’s his life as an adult, which has put him on the brink. He then runs into Lydia (Saxon Sharbino), a young teen actor looking to get into the business. Lydia has a connection to Howard, despite her dad being a little cautious, and she hires him as her agent. Soon after, Lydia gets a call to be the lead actress in a big teen novel adaptation, to be directed by Ang Lee, which suddenly changes all of their lives. The story takes a sentimental turn in the third act and leans heavily on twists that feel forced and stifled. The ending is flat and gives Howard a redemptive element that isn’t justified and it’s pretty cheesy. That being said, the story showcases moral dilemma’s and how obscure it feels in a world of corruption and manipulation. Those elements are interesting and raise some fascinating questions, despite the execution being a bit muddled.

Grade: C

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PERFORMANCES
The performances are easily the brightest spot of the film. Clark Gregg is pretty good as Howard, a character who isn’t completely likable, a little cocky and isn’t fully aware of things happening around him. The big surprise here is Saxon Sharbino, a young actress forced into meta acting, acting that you’re acting, which is not easy to do. However, you know when she’s pretending and you know when she’s genuine, which isn’t easy to pull off. Allison Janney and Felicity Huffman don’t have much screen time, but offer solid roles when they are there. Amanda Peet has a small role as the neighboring love interest. While as a plot device, it can be a little distracting, she’s great when she’s there. Sam Rockwell, channeling is inner Justin Hammer, is fantastic and steals the show when he’s on screen. Gotta love him.

Grade: B+

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SCORE
Mark Kilian gets the nod to score here and it’s completely forgettable. There’s not much to it and while it suffices, it certainly doesn’t add any value.

Grade: C

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FINAL THOUGHTS
Trust Me raises some interesting moral questions, especially within an industry that is selfish (at least that’s how it’s made to be) and all about the money. However it’s diluted with unnecessary subplots, cheesy special effects and an ending that just doesn’t feel earned. Clark Gregg is incredibly endearing and you gotta love him, but this isn’t his best work.

Overall Grade: C

Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Writers: Daniel Taplitz (screenplay), Assi Dayan (based on the film “The 92 Minutes of Mr. Baum” written by)
Stars: Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, Peter Dinklage

Synopsis: A curmudgeonly man is mistakenly told that he has 90 minutes to live by his doctor and promptly sets out to reconcile with his wife, brother and friends in the short time he believes he has left.

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DIRECTION
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn wastes no time setting it’s mood, when the first scene of the film showcases it’s lead character, Henry Altmann, sitting in his car during rush hour with the most pissed off look of all-time. While director Phil Alden Robinson tries to keep it light, the tone is constant anger and loss of control. Robinson tries to capture the chaos of resentment and reconciliation when life is coming to an end, however it mostly becomes just a punchline. Some scenes feel lazy and he fails to capture any significance from Mila Kunis, which isn’t surprising, but hurts the films foundation. The ending was well handled though, and nails it’s poignancy, despite it not being 100 percent justified.

Grade: C

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SCRIPT
The story centers around Henry Altmann (Robin Williams), who’s an angry man and lost the happiness life used to give him. In fact, anger is his muse. Once he’s in a car accident, which of course sets him off into the right mood, he goes to the hospital to find out he’s been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Instead of being treated by his normal doctor, he’s instead looked at by Dr. Sharon Gill (Kunis), which is a stretch to believe in itself. At any rate, Henry is angry at his diagnosis and forces Dr. Gill to give him a timeline to live and when she panics, she says 90 minutes. As you can imagine, this would put anyone into a dramatic state of reminiscence and reflection. Henry then goes on a journey of reconciling relationships, all while contemplating ways to end his journey on his own terms. While it’s a depressing premise, it’s also compelling and makes you ponder about what your own journey would like. However, and unfortunately, that’s where the compelling nature of the story ends. The characters aren’t grounded in reality and the story moves quickly to absurdity for the sake of “humor”. While most of the jokes fall flat, Williams is naturally funny and comes out well in his rants, which isn’t really meant for humor. All in all, it the story wastes it’s premise, but does have some sentimental moments and the ending was well done.

Grade: C+

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PERFORMANCES
This isn’t Robin Williams’ wheelhouse and he lacks a great script, but his natural tendencies for humor carry him far in this film. He channels his inner Lewis Black, let’s loose and really goes for it. While he doesn’t hit every note, there are few that do hit well. His despicableness draws you in just enough, and it’s also compelling to understand why he acts the way he does. Mila Kunis on the other hand is just flat out awful. She’s not believable as a doctor and her character arc with Williams is muddled and has no conviction. While part of it is a script issue, Kunis doesn’t add any value to the character. Peter Dinklage on the other hand was a bright spot. He’s not in the film a ton but when he’s there, he steals the show and is the most grounded character in the film.

Grade: B-

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SCORE
Mateo Messina actually has a descent score here and probably made some scenes feel greater than what they actually were. It’s subtle as you would imagine in a film like this, but because the film is very poignant, it does have some legs. It’s not enough to save the film or make it that much better, but it helps a little.

Grade: B

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FINAL THOUGHTS
All in all, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn isn’t the worst film I’ve seen all year but it’s certainly a disappointment. I like Williams and he’s not terrible, but the script really held back from a theme that was compelling when it was focused on him and his tragedy. What would you do if you knew you only had 90 minutes to live? Or a week? A tightened script could of done this film wonders, but as is, it’s a mess.

Overall Grade: C+

Director: Doug Liman
Writers: Christopher McQuarrie (screenplay), Jez Butterworth (screenplay)
Stars: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton

Synopsis: An officer finds himself caught in a time loop in a war with an alien race. His skills increase as he faces the same brutal combat scenarios, and his union with a Special Forces warrior gets him closer and closer to defeating the enemy.

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DIRECTION
Doug Liman’s Edge of Tomorrow is one of the bigger surprises of the year as the marketing for this film did nothing for me. However, Liman found a great blend of action and storytelling that makes Edge of Tomorrow one of the better films of the summer so far. The way he edits and pieces this story together is something I wish Michael Bay would take cues from. It’s pieced together magnificently. The action is enthralling and intense, all while serving the story and engaging you with his characters. His camera shots are creative at times and the aesthetic he creates in his war battles are like a PG-13 version of Saving Private Ryan, especially when you add in the irony of an invasion happening in France. The third act becomes a little bit average though and loses some of it’s muster, mostly due to a script issue. And the ending lost it’s potency when the final elements draw to a conclusion, but again, part of that blame goes to the script. All in all, Liman is terrific here and this film is a lot of fun.

Grade: A-

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The story begins with a montage sequence setting up a future world where aliens have arrived and started a war on two different fronts. In this sequence we see Cage (Tom Cruise), a military Public Relations rep, on cable news discussing how they are fighting the war with new suits they built. With these new suits, a soldier by the name of Rita (Emily Blunt) has emerged as a hero and considered the best soldier in the suits. After Cage is ordered to the front line to help promote a big invasion, he refuses and is arrested and sent to the front line anyway. It’s not long into the invasion, which is chaotic and violent, Cage is killed and he wakes up back at the base where he was arrested. From here a “Groundhog Day” effect develops and he’s forced to figure out why he keeps dying and re-living the same day. He eventually meets up with Rita, who knows what he’s going through and together they start to take advantage of Cage’s condition, much like you would playing Modern Warfare on X-box. While the script does work much like a video game, the use of time travel is effective and alluring. Screenwriters Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth do a wonderful of blending humor with the drama that was perfectly timed. The third act however becomes very predictable, as set up earlier in the film and loses the energy the film had built up. It more or less becomes an average action film at that point, with action sequences the new Die Hard would be proud of. There’s also a slight twist at the end that cuts it’s legs from under itself and lessens the climax. Overall, it’s still very enjoyable.

Grade: B+

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PERFORMANCES
Tom Cruise is pretty solid as Cage, who see’s a transformation happen throughout the film. Cage is nervous and timid but as the film progresses he has to learn to find it within himself, which Cruise showcases well. He’s funny when he needs to be and makes it feel natural in a world that wasn’t funny. Emily Blunt is pretty fantastic and carries herself like an action movie pro. Her aesthetic is badass and her chemistry with Cruise was solid. As for Bill Paxton, if he was going for weird and annoying, he nailed it. He also had a Kentucky reference, that us here locally would appreciate. The rest of the cast is fine and serve their roles well.

Grade: A-

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SCORE
Christophe Beck gets the nod to score here and while it’s more or less a snooze fest outside of the film, inside of the film it’s actually pretty effective. And that’s all the really matters, right? It adds some intensity to the film, especially in the films beach sequences. Overall though, it’s not Beck’s best work.

Grade: B

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FINAL THOUGHTS
Edge of Tomorrow is one of Tom Cruise’s best films of late. The framework and structure is unique and well handled for the most part and is still exciting, even though the final act isn’t quite on the same level. The look of the aliens is great as well and have some unique powers that are used effectively. This was a nice surprise for me and one I’d recommend.

Overall Grade: B+

Director: Josh Boone
Writers: Scott Neustadter (screenplay), Michael H. Weber (screenplay)
Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff

Synopsis: Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel’s other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.

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DIRECTION
Director Joe Boone was effectively able to keep the story centered on the celebration of life rather than try to be sentimental regarding the characters’ backgrounds. Boone’s first film, Stuck in Love, shows why he was the perfect person for this job. In that film there was multiple angles involved but ultimately the film was about the character of the teenage son. The Fault in Our Stars uses both Hazel and Gus’ cancer to unite them but Boone makes sure it never defines them or their relationship. Hazel’s condition leads to some scary and joyful moments in the film but the film never leads those moments overshadow the love between Gus and Hazel.

Grade: A

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The Fault in Our Stars is the love story of Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley) and Augustus Waters (Ansel Elgort). The film teaches us love is truly blind and does not discriminate against any limitations. Through the main characters we learn that love is something that everyone needs to experience because the love of another person completes us and the connection to that person is what will make us hold on even in our last moments. Hazel is sixteen years old who spends most her days reading “An Imperial Affliction” and attending a support group. Hazel meets Augutus (Gus) in the support group and the two eventually develop a mutual attraction on another. As the two grow closer, Hazel and Gus share their fears as well as their taste in literature. “An Imperial Affliction” means a lot to Hazel and how it ended bothered her as well as him. Hazel tries several times to get in touch with the book’s reclusive author Peter Van Houten (Willam Dafoe), to no avail. Hazel is fearful of her life, tries to keep Gus away but he informs her that he could not live without her. When Gus manages to reach Van Houten through the author’s assistant, it results, astonishingly, in an invitation to meet the writer in Amsterdam. Gus is determined to take Hazel on a journey that will answer every question she has ever had about the book that has meant so much to her. Van Houten does not provide the answers she was looking for, rather the answer came from the love that is shared between her and Gus.

Grade: A

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PERFORMANCES
The Fault in Our Stars is another standout performance for Shailene Woodley. As soon as I saw The Spectular Now I knew she was going to be something special. The script here does not mean anything if you do not have the right cast to express the emotions involved with a film of this magnitude. Hazel is a loving person who is deeply concerned with how her illness will affect those around her. Hazel does not want to be grenade whose death causes pain and destruction. Woodley was able to capture author John Green’s vision for the character. Woodley not only had to tap into Hazel emotionally but also physically. The entire duration of the film, Woodley had to be hooked up to a cannula – a flexible tube attached to an oxygen tank. Newcomer, Ansel Elgort was able to hold his own opposite of Woodley. Gus is a guy who believes in grand gestures and enjoys life. The chemistry between these two was natural thus making their love seem natural and not fake like some movies do. Everyone else shined in their moments, especially Dafoe who has been having some fun playing such brash characters.

Grade: A+

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SCORE
The Fault in Our Stars is a great movie that only gets even better with a terrific score that include high-profile artists Kodaline, Birdy and Ed Sheeran, who wrote the song for the end credits (All of the Stars). Each song was used to tell the passionate love story between Augustus and Hazel in a way that blended perfectly with the flow of the script.

Grade: A

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FINAL THOUGHTS
The Fault in Our Stars is a must-see film for both Men and Woman as it offers something for both genders to relate to. It’s a remarkable film and highly recommend for it tells the love story Twilight failed to.

Overall Grade: A

Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Jon Favreau
Stars: Jon Favreau, John Leguizamo, Emjay Anthony, Sofía Vergara

Synopsis: A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family.

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DIRECTION
Chef will leave you full of good humor, full of creativity and hungry, as I made the mistake of not eating before this movie. I believe the theater is purposely using food aroma throughout this film because you can smell the ribs off screen. Jon Faverau is no stranger to wearing multiple hats in films as he’s directed and acted in Elf, Iron Man 1 & 2 and a few others. Favreau had a great time making Chef and it’s the little things in the film he does that keeps the film interesting and makes it fun. Social media was used creatively to spread information very quickly, which is funny since Favreau’s character knows nothing about Twitter to begin with and had to learn it’s power the hard way. Favreau plays with this idea and it delivers some of the best scenes in the film as the newly @ChefCarlCasper finds himself in a huge Twitter war with a big food critic. As the film goes on, Favreau continues this use of Twitter and social media in a way we don’t see much in film, which was pretty effective. I like how the film was structured too, using many locations and it’s natural sights and sounds to enhance the authenticity of the film.

Grade: A

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Chef deals with the positives and negatives of social media and shows each extreme, which was injected into the story really well. Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) has become a prominent chef in Los Angeles, California and he runs the Brentwood eatery Gauloises kitchen. We see that he works alongside his two buddies Martin (John Leguizamo) and Tony (Bobby Cannavale), who are a close group of guys. Once Carl learns that famed food blogger Ramsey Michael (Oliver Pratt) plans to visit his restaurant for a review, Carl plans to dazzle him with an adventurous new menu. But the restaurant’s owner, Riva (Dustin Hoffman), insists he serve the same safe and predictable dishes that have kept the place packed year in and year out. Disappointed at the meal’s lack of originality, Ramsey writes a scathing review, which—along with a video of Carl’s embarrassing out-of-control response—quickly goes viral of course. Carl’s career has suddenly come crashing down and he now finds himself jobless with no prospects to work. Carl was so caught up in his career that it ruined his marriage and his relationship with his son Percy. Down on his luck, Casper decides to head to Miami with his successful ex-wife Inex (Sofia Vergara), who talks him into getting him a beat-up old food truck. I am sure you can tell where the rest of the film goes, nevertheless this film is still remarkable even with a predictable plot. The father-son dynamics it has offer some emotional depth and does a fantastic job of showcasing their journey of transformation. It took losing everything to see how much he had in common with his son, and by the end, you develop a connection to both of them and any good-hearted spirit cannot help but enjoy the climax. Oh an there’s great looking food.

Grade: A

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PERFORMANCES
Favreau did a stand-out job portraying a chef and it is obvious his training with Roy Choi helped make his role believable. Vergara’s character was written just for her in mind so if the role was specific for you than I guess that means you did a great job. The most surprising role in this for me was Robert Downy Jr. RDJ played a very small role and I am sure it was just to do a favor for directing the best Iron Man movie. RDJ being in this film just shows how much everyone likes Favreau and his dedication to his films. Leguizamo had a few moments as Martin and overall he and Favreau worked well together.

Grade: A

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SCORE
The film was highlighted by an awesome musical compilation that features different styles of music for each location they were in. Los Angeles had a dancing puppet named “ Mr. Bonetangles” jamming to some Sexual Healing. In Miami we get the nice beats of Spanish music as well as some rock’n’roll in Texas, which was fitting as well. If you buy any soundtrack this year this will be the one to buy.

Grade: A

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FINAL THOUGHTS
Finally, this film has some of the best food I’ve ever seen, so make sure you do not go into this film hungry as it will not be pleasant seeing the ribs, steak and even grilled cheese on the big screen. Chef is a culinary masterpiece that adds enough spice to cook up a great storyline worth tasting.

Overall Grade: A