What is it about food films? They're so soothing, so simple. It reminded me a lot of that recent Jon Favreau film called Chef, and also another film called Dinner Rush (which I caught once in a pizza restaurant in Roppongi and vowed I was going to sit down and watch properly some time. Still not sure if I've done that...).
At times the plot was overly-simple and transparent, and there was a kind of innocent awkwardness to the way the film was put together – like people learning how to make a film. But just like a lucky first time at trying a recipe, the end result was magnificent.
The relationship between the brothers was great, and the near silent exposition in the first scene was an incredibly great way to set up two characters without them really saying anything. Minnie Driver was stellar in this, as was Ian Holm – always good to see my fellow Brits killing it in Hollywood.
The final scene was just breathtaking. A man cooking eggs for two others, none of whom say anything, but the gestures, the balance, the breathing, the expressions told a story with an unconventional, yet extremely heartwarming ending. 8/10
