Rotten
About as exciting as the PBJ and flat diet soda I just had for lunch.
Peter Keough, Boston Globe
Overview
A veteran chef faces off against his restaurant group's new CEO, who wants to the establishment to lose a star from its rating in order to bring in a younger chef who specializes in molecular gastronomy.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
47%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The film's payoff is about as novel as a scoop of lemon sorbet.
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post
Fresh
An amusing souffle of a comedy that pokes fun at foodies while honoring the art of those who cook for them.
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
Rotten
It's meant to be a souffle-light charmer, but the bland, predictable French comedy Le Chef basically falls flat.
Bruce Ingram, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
It's definitely not love at first sight for this odd couple, which makes for good laughs, but their love of food and life enables them to find the right mix of ingredients for a very funny movie.
Leba Hertz, San Francisco Chronicle
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