A family movie
watching chick flicks, an internet addict, a mom
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MAR
9
2008
No Reservations —
This is an American remake of a 2001 German film, Bella Martha.I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was a little let down by the film. I guess since it came out about the same time as The Game Plan (2007 Dwayne Johnson), maybe I thought they would be similar - upbeat and fast with a precocious child. I find that I enjoyed Martian Child (2007 John Cusak) much more even with the heavier emotion of the Cusak film. It was very similar to Baby Boom (1987 Diane Keeton). Despite my lack of enthusiasm, No Reservations is refreshing as it does not have an explicit sex scene, and there are no inappropriate words to beep out - hard to find in today's movies.
Yes, I cried at the beginning when the sister died and again when Zoe is found at her mother's grave. I was worried when the school principle threatened to send a report to Child Protective Services. My heart is not made of rock. I did notice how they made Catherine Zeta-Jones look drawn and physically/emotionally exhausted - that was a plus. I always wondered why movies with super-stressed heroines always had the actresses looking like they spent each and every day languishing at the spa. However, I found the movie to be slow. Painfully slow. I bought the DVD, so I will watch it many times over the next year, but on my first viewing, in the comfort of my recliner, I just did not fall in love with this movie. Though the relationship between aunt and niece is well thought out (mostly), the relationship between uptight female chef and fancy-free male chef (the romantic tension) whisked by so fast I was left wondering what I had missed. Yes, I know the movie was not 3-hrs long to fill in all the nooks & crannies, but I just wasn't a satisfied, happy camper at the end.
I haven't looked at the "extras" that came with the DVD, so maybe after I listen to the commentary, I'll feel better about this film (I can edit my review then). My husband's comment: "Wow. That sure was a downer."
Last edited on Jul 11, 2008
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