The Hundred Foot Journey

  • PG (SINGAPORE)
  • 2014


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Positive Reviews 105
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Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.0
But for a film that champions the transcendent power of spice, The Hundred Foot Journey is awfully bland. Av Club
3.0
All of these by the numbers beats go down smoothly enough (at least until a jarring third act detour sends Hassan to Paris).Its soothing, easily diges .. EW
2.5
But despite being handsomely crafted, well acted and even sufficiently enjoyable, The Hundred Foot Journey is also conventional and predictable. Rogerebert
3.0
Like beef bourguignon, one of the many dishes filmed so delectably in this production, THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY is a crowd pleasing classic. Common Sense Media
3.0
This is, no question, an easy picture to succumb to perhaps too easy, if its tidy narrative symmetries and its belief in the socially redemptive power .. Variety
2.5
Dashings of molecular cooking and vibrant Indian herbs may kick up the heat of this pick me up fodder, but theres one ingredient that appears to be mi .. We Got This Covered
3.0
The film should have taken a cue from its spice loving subjects and jacked up the heat. Time Out
3.0
It was a smart move with its droolsome depictions of briskly fluffed omelettes, plump ripe fruits and richly sauced meats, this isnt a film youd want .. The Guardian
2.0
Young love! Old recipes! With cardamoms on top! Sounds like a Lasse Hallstrm movie. The Guardian
2.5
Theres plenty of the vicarious haute bourgeois pleasure that all movies about great cooks promise to deliver.
2.5
This rom com drama is merely amiable, even when the two central couples pretend to be bristlingly incompatible.
1.5
The problem is The Hundred Foot Journey doesnt sell any sort of absorbing cultural fusion; it tells viewers about Hassans talent and imagination rathe .. Screen Daily
3.0
A moving piece of food porn, The Hundred Foot Journey is a familiar tale enlivened by some sensitive, sincere touches. Vulture
3.0
With its picture postcard setting and mouthwatering Indian and French delicacies, The Hundred Foot Journey is a movie designed to comfort. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
A picturesque, well acted comedy about the culinary education of a young Indian cook who emigrates to the south of France, The Hundred Foot Journey is ..
3.0
And yet The Hundred Foot Journey is likely neither to pique your appetite nor to sate it, leaving you in a dyspeptic limbo, stuffed with false sentime .. The New York Times
1.5
Shes all sharp angles, piercing looks and biting quips; hes all round joviality, boisterous blasts and warmhearted optimism. Rogerebert
4.0
Hallstrm designs The Hundred Foot Journey to provoke smiles, tears, and stomach growls. Its not filling, but its tasty. IGN
3.0
If The Hundred Foot Journey ultimately proves no spicier than chicken tikka masala for the soul, thats Chef Lasse for you. At his comforting best and .. Telegraph
4.0
But enjoyable as Hundred Foot Journey can be, its still possible to wish that its gloss was not quite so shiny, that the film had more of the messy ju ..
3.8
Theres nothing corny about The Hundred Foot Journey, nothing quaint or false. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
What she cant shut down is a growing romance between Hassan and one of her sous chefs, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon). Ny Daily News
3.0
THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY may fall short of becoming this years THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL yet it is not without its charm. JoBlo
3.0
The only problem is that such technical elements dont really bring out any deeper meaning in the story, so by the end, Hundred Foot Journey feels clos .. Screen Rant
3.0
Although the film is billed as a drama, The Hundred Foot Journey offers enough laugh out loud moments to appease rom com fans. The Globe And Mail
3.1
It would be curmudgeonly to count all the ways in which The Hundred Foot Journey is unsurprising, unrealistic, unnecessary. Philly
3.0
Sinking pleasurably into its own charms, the movie hesitates to bite deep into stronger flavours but when it does, its a pleasure.
4.0
The Hundred Foot Journey succeeds as an enchanting movie about family solidarity and the soulful dimensions of cooking. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Almost embarrassingly enjoyable, despite the fact that or maybe because its ridiculous in a shiny, Hollywood way. Village Voice
2.5
The culinary culture clash comedy The Hundred Foot Journey dawdles, like a meal that drags on and on because the waiter is too busy texting to bother .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
An overdone and overlong bland middle brow food pic, that uncomfortably sticks to your ribs with its overload on life lessons . Sover
3.8
The Hundred Foot Journey represents a pleasant diversion for those who have grown weary of traditional summer movie fare. ReelViews
3.0
The helmer of Chocolat returns to the world of food with The Hundred Foot Journey, a completely mild tale of romance and redemption coated with a fami .. Blu Ray
3.5
Ill spare you my usual rant about the decadence of foodies, but it should be obvious by now that, despite their discerning tastes, the movies catering .. Chicago Reader
2.5
The movies pattern is relaxed in spots but firmly set most of time. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Heres a movie that covers too much ground and in the process loses focus on what should be its primary draw the cuisine...The Hundred Foot Journey fee ..
3.1
And Mirren and Puri have an intoxicating charm and grace that make this film worth savoring. Usa Today
2.5
And although the filmmakers reliance on languid pacing results in a watchable yet thoroughly uneven atmosphere, the palpable chemistry between the cen .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Like Chocolat this is a light and lively romp, a war of amiable combatants. Lariat
3.0
His slow cooking romance with fellow gastronome Charlotte Le Bon is thrown in just to bulk up the stew, but even though the whole thing lacks depth, i .. Radio Times
2.5
But for a film about food and romance, I found this to be a fairly bland and slow concoction that didnt spur my appetite and felt like it transpired o .. Screen It
2.0
The Hundred Foot Journey is a culinary culture clash comedy enlivened by fiery performances from Helen Mirren and Om Puri but which, like so many othe .. Independent
3.1
What more do you want in summer movie escapism.OK, a ban on cultural stereotyping, fewer cliches, and a pace less conducive to napping. Rolling Stone
2.5
It delivers the kind of sentimental sledgehammering I found myself willing to forgive the presence of Helen Mirren goes a long way in that regard but .. The Wrap
3.1
That pretty much sums up how director Lasse Hallstrom concocts The Hundred Foot Journey. News Day
3.0
I wish the movie werent quite so sappy about the spiritually redemptive powers of fine cuisine.Sometimes a meal is just a meal. Cs Monitor
3.8
Theres no reason this film needed to run over two hours, and it bogs down when Hassan takes a job at a fancy Paris restaurant specializing in molecula .. New York Post
3.5
That Lasse Hallstroms charming but predictable The Hundred Foot Journeycall it cinematic comfort foodmakes cliches tasty is just part of the films tri .. Film Journal International ..
3.5
The cast is bright and engaging, especially in the case of its leads. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
The actors have a hard time competing with the beautifully photographed food. Az Central
2.5
If the title of The Hundred Foot Journey doesnt immediately tell you enough about this movie think of it as The Best Exotic Marigold Restaurant In Fra .. Smh
4.0
And it does what you expect with great skill and elan.That is both its brilliance and its curse. Mountain X
3.1
This is cinematic comfort food for mainstream appetites, which means you cant rule out possible Oscar attention. Toronto Star
3.0
Indeed, you might say The Hundred Foot Journey doesnt know what it wants to be. Flim List
3.5
The books vaguely epic sweep is missing, as is its charm and its subtlety.
3.5
Susan Grangers review of The Hundred Foot Journey (DreamWorks Pictures/Disney) Gastronomes will be salivating as Lasse Hallstrom revisits Chocolat (20 .. Susang Ranger
2.5
This is gentle Hallstrms salvageable France, one where understanding, decency, love, and the cooking of really kickass omelettes drives crabby naysaye .. Movies
3.5
But overall, The Hundred Foot Journey simultaneously satisfies the craving of gastronomes and cinema lovers. Book My Show
2.0
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4.0
You can tell where all of this might be headed but that doesnt detract from the pleasure of a warmhearted, fairytale drama that doesnt need to be take .. Express
3.0
Everything that happens does so purposefully to get to the next checkpoint, but in a naturalistic way thanks to the humor and performances. The Film Stage
2.5
True enough, and in this case the reason is a contrived screenplay. Boston Globe
3.0
There is a good bad film lurking within this grey pound comedy from arch sentimentalist Lasse Hallstrm. The Irish Times
2.9
The Hundred Foot Journey This is the kind of movie you can safely take your motheror grandmotherto see.Like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, it is plea .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Its characters may cook up dishes that are vibrant and daring, but The Hundred Foot Journey is strictly bland comfort food. Las Vegas Weekly
1.5
He lacks the charisma to confidently carry forward the second half of the film and doesnt really have much of a connect with the audience to win their .. Deccan Chronicle
3.0
Both Dayal and Le Bon give inspired performances worthy of promising futures. Coles Mithey
3.0
Awards material its not, but the movie knows its intentions and audience, and cooks everything up into a satisfying meal. Detroit News
3.5
Maybe it just wore me down by being pleasant enough and a perfectly safe effort all around, and maybe it was the setting that made it feel a lot like ..
3.0
Where the film really overreaches is its attempt to reproduce Ratatouilles glorious Proustian moment, that perfect bite of food that induces a heartbr .. Variety
3.1
Add in ideal locations and some good food porn sequences, and The Hundred Foot Journey makes for a tasteful enough meal. Groucho Reviews
3.0
The culinary craft on display is indeed mouth watering, but it is the films winning collection of wonderful characters that will truly satisfy all tas .. Herald Sun
3.1
Theyre shiny, expensive tear jerking machines.And The Hundred Foot Journey is the latest. Nj
2.5
Theres not much suspense about the outcome, but predictably neednt be a liability in a movie such as The Hundred Foot Journey.The movies real sin has .. Movie Habit
3.0
Any great cook knows that simplicity is so often the most vital component in creating a good dish and sometimes cinema is no different. Hey U Guys
3.0
The Hundred Foot Journey is about as predictable as romantic comedies get. Oregon Live
3.8
Oscar voters probably wonit remember this one come nomination time, but thatis all well and good because The Hundred Foot Journey isnit high end cuisi .. Movies Tv Guide
3.5
If theres any irony here it is that The Hundred Foot Journey is ultimately a celebration of daring and originality. Maki At The Movies
2.0
The script, penned by Steven Knight, lavishes in corny dialogue and mawkish sentimentality, yet never provides drama, nor any real moments of comedy o .. Cine Vue
3.0
The food looks delicious in The Hundred Foot Journey, but Lasse Hallstroms movie mostly serves corn. Tamp A Bay
3.0
It may play out predictably, and feature more fake fireworks than it should, but The Hundred Foot Journey is charming, with enough heart and genuine l .. Nz Herald
3.0
Nevertheless, the film still holds the power to sweep anyone up with Hassans passion to explore and expand the world of taste, with the narrative doin .. Flicks
3.1
Although the outcome is as predetermined as a prix fixe menu, the storytelling is as smooth as goose liver pate through a pastry nozzle. Stl Today
3.0
Its a pity that the story feels like its been reheated a few too many times. Independent Ie
3.5
Nothing is remotely realistic, but the characters are engaging and the food looks absolutely delicious. Contact Music
1.5
It will settle in like a warm cup of herbal tea and be as bland and predictable as a piece of dry white toast. Film Racket
4.0
This is an actress (Mirren)of consummate power and a director, Lasse Hallstrom, with the intelligence to trust his actors to tell their story with sen .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.5
Lasse Hallstroms strongest film in years, The Hundred Foot Journey is an immigrant tale of immense heart, salivating visuals and charming performances .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.8
Om Puri, a fine Indian actor too often relegated to stereotypical roles, is a delicious delight as Papa.
3.0
Lasse Hallstrom does exactly what you might expect with such a screenplay and takes us inside the kitchens of both restaurants. The Film Pie
3.8
The movie offers no colorful villains, no sharp turns or surprises, little drama, chuckles instead of laughs, and a somewhat pokey and predictable plo .. Js Online
1.0
Even a moment of ugliness is merely an occasion for more sweetness. Sandiego Reader
3.8
The Hundred Foot Journey whips up a satisfying cinematic meal for adults seeking respite from the summers usual fare of thundering explosions and spec .. Mercury News
3.0
And based on what the films aiming for, theres absolutely nothing wrong with that. Movie Mezzanine
2.5
For all of its gastronomic, cultural and occasionally political crosscurrents, The Hundred Foot Journey boils down to comfort food. Wsj
3.1
If towering works like Babettes Feast and Eat Drink Man Woman register as the James Deen and Jenna Jameson equivalents, then this latest example of fo .. Clclt
1.5
But what Mr Kadam doesnt know is that his talented son, Hassan, wants to sleep with the enemy. India Today
3.0
If only The Hundred Foot Journey had a bit more flavor it could have been quite the savory dish.
2.5
Granted, like every piece of culinary cinema worth its fleur de sel, The Hundred Foot Journey gives good food (and landscape) porn. Seven Day Svt
1.5
If films about the culinary arts revolved around the same strictures to obtain something like a Michelin star rating, The Hundred Foot Journey would a .. Ion Cinema
4.0
Directing from a screenplay by Steven Knight, director Lasse Hallstrom continues to make something special out of a simple story. Review Express
3.0
its formulaic and predictable, just like so many of Hallstroms romantic films...and its done with the conviction and quality performances needed to se .. Tiny Url
3.0
It isnt just the sunlight that is syrupy; the story is, too, much more than the book, with not one but two romances. Movie Mom
4.5
Fulfilling, rich and delicious, The Hundred Foot Journey is an effervescent delight, sizzling with cinematic and emotional flavor.
3.5
And good storytelling.Its the spice of life when storytellers as adept as Mirren and Puri tell the story. Theepoch Times
3.5
How wrong can you go with a comedy about beautiful people making beautiful food in the south of France And Helen Mirren The woman can turn 105 and she .. Theepoch Times
4.4
As satisfying as your moms favorite casserole, The Hundred Foot Journey is the cinematic equivalent of comfort food. Qc Times
3.5
Chef is clearly the superior movie but The Hundred Foot Journey is still a wonderful little treat. Johnhanlon Reviews
4.5
And if you love food, this film celebrates cuisine as an art, a communal experience, an act of affirmation, and a way of sharing. Stream On Demand At Home
5.0
Thus Hollywood magic trumps incisive drama or savvy romantic comedy. Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
But all blandishments aside, the underlying optimism and engaging performances make for a thoroughly agreeable dish. Sky
1.5
There arent a lot of surprises in Lasse Hallstrms latest film, The Hundred Foot Journey, but thats not important. In fact, the movie, based on Richard .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.0
A Hallmark greeting card of a movie that will be loved by the sentimental folks in the audience and grudgingly appreciated by others. Compuserve
3.0
Its an enjoyable film about passion; the passion for food, passion for culture but most of all, passion for life. Richard Crouse
3.0
If youre into simple, pleasant movies that offer two hour escapist entertainment, this may be for you. Mac Guff
3.0
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1.5
Starts with some quality ingredients ... But Hallstrm is an uninspired chef whos produced a bland, unbalanced, predictable dish. L.A. Biz
2.0
Theres an in built contradiction between the films attempt to position itself as an ode to cultural understanding while also being a commercially twee .. Patrick Nabarro
3.0
When a director serves up a film like The Hundred Foot Journey with so many layers of passion, its a rich and creamy treat. Fres Nobee
3.5
Instead the film always is just exactly what the audience is expecting, like cinematic comfort food. Leepers Us
3.0
Her passion emerges in terse words and sharp gestures that pierce the air and leave it tingling.Mirrens wit and exactitude provide the perfect counter .. Oc Register
4.4
WITH TEMPERATURES FALLING TO AROUND FREEZING, ANY FREEZING DRIZZLE COULD CAUSE PATCHY ICY CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS. Daily Journal
4.5
Swedish director Lasse Hallstrm serves up the cinematic equivalent of comfort food, but if that is your fare of choice then this culinary culture clas .. Movie Talk
3.8
Mirrens Madame Mallory unctuously oozes her dedication to perfection from every pore and its truly delicious to watch her work her magic up on the scr .. Sun Times
4.4
And, yes, The Hundred Foot Journey falls back on a few clichs. Honestly, though, they are not that detrimental to the film, which is more a celebratio .. Jc Online
3.8
If you dont leave the theatre wanting to visit France and eat Indian food, then you didnt enjoy it as much as I did. Cinencuentro
3.8
The Hundred Foot Journey provides an utterly expected but still satisfying ending. Womens Voices For Change
2.5
Overall, The Hundred Foot Journey is not a bad dish, but considering its rich ingredients, it still lacks a bit of spice. Times of Malta
3.0
Helen Mirren leads cast in yummy looking food centric tale The Hundred Foot Journey Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal & Charlotte Le Bon Di .. Neils Entertainment Picks
3.8
Because, lets face it.As much as you want to know how good The Hundred Foot Journey is, the news you can really use is where to get good Indian food a .. Madison Movie
4.0
As you might imagine, visually, its a stunning film, and the story is endearing. Dayal and Le Bon are charming, and Helen Mirren, well, is Helen Mirre .. Ladue News
3.5
And the movie really captures the often lonely, torturous existence of the true artista huge feat in itself. Windy City Media Group
3.0
But that doesnt completely douse the flames of this understated charmer that will please those looking for a tasty truffle rather than a fast food tri .. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
3.8
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1.0
Its a moment that should carry some dramatic weight, but its staged with such tasteful remoteness that it barely registers. Miamiartzine
3.0
The Hundred Foot Journey is a feel good movie so intent on making its audience feel good that it ladles its more sentimental aspects when only a pinch .. Sacbee
4.5
The Hundred Foot Journey isnt as memorable as Chef, but its hard to find any major flaws in it. Cross Walk
4.5
The Story In The Hundred Foot Journey, Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingnue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch.
2.5
Adapted from Richard Moriass charming summer read, the film is as sweet as it is harmless. Screen Relish
3.0
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