So much average

Good movie but grossly overrated

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

I was totally taken aback by the whole flow and story of this movie. The storyline is INCREDIBLE and the casting and actors were nothing short of PHENOMENAL. But what really hits home in this film is just the way this movie fills your heart. A broken family is made whole and a career once thought over is restored. This film just runs full circle. I LOVE it. I wish I could rate it over 10/10 because it deserves it. GREAT JOB. I really enjoyed this one!

Strong Warning: dont watch this movie without food nearby. Because this flick will make you CRAVE for burgers, pickles, beignets, the whole lot. I never watch this movie unless I have my refrigerator filled to the brim with sausages and pickles and hot sauce.Director/Writer/Producer/Actor John Favreau really made his comedy masterpiece with this movie. He is already hilariously funny as an actor in this movie, but as a director he had total control over this movie and that results in a really funny and feel good FOOD flick. It is all about the love for food and family. Both are celebrated in this story about a food chef who couldnt get a job anymore, after he verbally abused a food critic. To pay the bills, he started a foodtruck and became his own boss. The movie describes the succes story of this high cuisine chef that starts cooking REAL FOOD for a change, together with his 10 year old son. It is a simple story, but what makes it so special, is the fact that the guy is divorced and at first reluctantly brings along his estranged kid in the foodtruck, to work with him. The father and the kid however start to bond through their love for authentic cuban food. Sounds rather simplistic, but the acting and the jokes are really great. I often dont like leading roles for kids, because they cant act properly, but this kid is really funny and endearing.Lovely supporting roles by Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey Jr, Scarlet Johansson, Bobby Cannavale, Oliver Platt and John Leguizamo. That is an incredible supporting cast to die for! And they all play hilarious roles. A picture for everybody who wants to feel good, and loves REAL delicious food. Especially recommended for fathers and their kids, because this movie really has got a love for family at its heart.

Very rarely can I see no merit in a movie but CHEF is such a movie. Favreau and his ex is Sofia Vergara! Cuban sandwiches and a food truck take him to culinary stardom amd financial success? The muisc is not bad but that is no reason to watch this movie. Give it a miss.

I always love movies about Cooking, because these kind of movies makes you to try new things on your own or forces you to taste all new kind of things.Chef does the second part better better than the first part. Story wise : It a predictable and feel good story line, it includes the main character who dreams to try different recipes and to enjoy himself. also trying to get connected with his son and also his wife. Some scenes will make you say wow that looks tasty. sometimes the movie brings small smile on your face. These kind of things Chef does it brilliantly. Acting wise: john favreau was good as the father/main character, the kid was good. my favorite Character was Martin (John Leguizamo) the friend of main character, he was funny. Overall: if you want to feel good or to enjoy 2hr of your life , then IMO this one should be on your list.