PG | 2h 2min | Comedy, Drama | 8 August 2014 (USA) 2:34 | Trailer. The Hundred-Foot Journey is about how the hundred-foot distance between a new Indian kitchen and a traditional French one can represent the gulf between different cultures and desires. It's a fantastic book -- loveable characters, beautifully detailed narrative, and a good, albeit predictable, storyline -- thou not a masterpiece. The cinematography by “American Hustle’s” Linus Sandgren is luscious, the charming countryside dappled with syrupy golden sunshine, the food almost tactile and fragrant. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Abbu is initially against the move, but ultimately strikes a deal with her as to Hassan's pay. The Hundred Foot Journey features two distinct cultures. The Hundred-Foot Journey was released by Touchstone Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on December 2, 2014. The Hundred-Foot Journey is about how the hundred-foot distance between a new Indian kitchen and a traditional French one can represent the gulf between different cultures and desires. As of December 6, 2014, the film has grossed $88,880,821. Please try again. I found that frustrating. The main character, Hassan, was so interesting at the beginning, with such life and curiosity, but I found that as the book progressed that life he had was muted, he seemed lost in this ambition of his, but I also thought that the writing didn't help me see his growth as a man, as a chef, as an immigrant. The first half explodes with color and vibrancy, the characters seem to pop off the page, and you can almost smell the delicious food. The title works for the film but has little reference to the novel. The Hundred-Foot Journey by Laura Casey One of the pleasures of The Hundred-Foot Journey is the moment when the camera focuses on a character tasting something so scrumptious that you see closed-eyed ecstasy in his face. Mallory asks for their menu and by the time of their opening night has bought all the locally available ingredients they would need to serve. Seeking asylum in Europe, the family first settles in London, where their residence proves ill-suited for a restaurant. very different - and I like the movie better, Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015. I have mixed feelings (Mild spoiler alert regarding the rest of this review). To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A Konkani Muslim Kadam family ran a restaurant in Mumbai. The Hundred-Foot Journey Synopsis A story centered around an Indian family who moves to France and opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant. [13] Prior to actual filming, actors Manish Dayal and Charlotte Le Bon spent a considerable amount of time going to restaurants and observing and learning in kitchens. This is a lovely novel that is narrated by Hassan Haji as if it were his memoir. The makers felt the need for her to look 15 years older than her present age, so she was aged digitally with the help of post-production techniques such as visual refactoring. The descriptions of the small village in France was so lovely I wanted to buy a plane ticket right away and go there. "[20] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 55 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Unable to add item to List. There was a problem loading your book clubs. [12]The Hundred Foot Journey was extensively shot at scenic locales of Midi-Pyrénées. Analysis of the Hundred-Foot Journey. The following morning Mallory, who deduced who is responsible for the arson and vandalism, dismisses Jean-Pierre and personally cleans the graffiti from Maison Mumbai. The story is recounted by Hassan and falls into three parts - India, provincial France and Paris - each the setting for a particular restaurant. Definitely visual, even aromatic. Hassan believes this will help the restaurant earn its third star. [4] Reliance Entertainment distributed the film solely in India. Not only does it contrast them with each other, but also it brings them together and creates … [21], The Wrap's Alonso Duralde called the film "a surprisingly bland slumgullion of food porn and emotional manipulation, filtered through the middlebrow sensibilities of director Lasse Hallström. THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY tells the story of Hassan Kadam, who at an early age discovers he has a nose for good food and a passion for cooking. Please try your request again later. An unusual star in French haute cuisine is born, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2015. A testament to the inevitability of destiny, this is a fable for the ages—charming, endearing, and compulsively readable. The Hundred-Foot Journey. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. It is located directly across the street — only a hundred feet (30 m) — from Le Saule Pleureur. The award draws national attention to Hassan's cooking, and he is offered and accepts a job in Paris. Directed by (1) Writing credits (2) Cast (41) Produced by (9) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (1) Casting By (2) Production Design by (1) Art Direction by (4) Set Decoration by (3) Costume Design by (1) Makeup Department (14) What more convincing could you possibly need? The first half of this book is heavenly, gorgeous, scrumptious, and I couldn't put it down. (If I am critical of the book I have to admit that the latter is a masterwork by comparison). The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais is the story of Hassan Haji who rises from the slums of West Bombay to become one of the elite chefs of Paris. [26], 2014 American comedy-drama film by Lasse Hallström, Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, "DreamWorks gets Disney cash in distribution deal", "Helen Mirren to Star in DreamWorks Drama 'The Hundred-Foot Journey, "Project Profile: The Hundred-Foot Journey", 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' Trailer Will Make Your Mouth Water, "Filming begins on 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' starring Helen Mirren", "Om Puri: 'Helen Mirren and I share a great rapport, "French studios – overbooked and overlooked", "Reliance Gears Up To Release The Hundred Foot Journey In India", What Happens When an Indian Chef Makes Beef Bourguignon, "Juhi Chawla to look 15 years older in The Hundred-Foot Journey", "Rahman's The Hundred- Foot Journey from August 12", "Hollywood Records Set To Release Academy Award®-Winning Composer A. R. 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THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY - Splash - ABOUT THE EVENT: This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.This is another in the series of outdoor screenings at Mill Space, which we're dubbing BeauShow al Fresco! The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) is based on a novel about a rivalry between a Michelin starred French restaurant and the new Indian restaurant across the street. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. There are amusing incidents, a little light romance, in fact all the right ingredients. "The Hundred-Foot Journey" is about Hassan Kadam (played by Manish Dayal), an Indian-born cook who through some early first-act plot twists becomes a chef at his father's new restaurant in the French countryside. Join us, but be prepared to bring your own chair, blankets, and bug spray! The Kadam family must prove that Maison Mumbai is a fine establishment … Let me preface by saying I saw the movie version before reading the book. [6], On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 67%, based on 145 reviews with an average score of 6.21/10. The Hundred-Foot Journey is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Lasse Hallström from a screenplay written by Steven Knight, adapted from Richard Morais' 2010 novel of the same name. The site's consensus reads: "Director Lasse Hallström does lovely work and Helen Mirren is always worth watching, but The Hundred-Foot Journey travels predictable ground already covered by countless feel-good dramedies. Halfway through, I began to wonder if it was a true story, because the character development began to flatten in favor of chronology. Scribner; Reprint edition (August 9, 2011), Recipes from The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais, Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017. The movie, ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey,’ is based on an American setting and cast. This is an affectionate portrayal of the life story of a top chef, Indian by birth but French by calling. Showing all 6 items Jump to: Summaries (5) Synopsis (1) Summaries. Chocolat: A Novel (A Vianne Rocher Novel), The Hundred-Foot Journey (Film tie-in edition), The School of Essential Ingredients (A School of Essential Ingredients Novel), “Serious foodies will swoon. I picture the sophistication and elegance, combined with tradition and worldly culture, topped with a hint of humility. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Here's what she said: After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. They depart for mainland Europe. The war peaks on Bastille Day when one of Mallory's chefs, Jean-Pierre, and two others vandalize the Kadams' restaurant by spray-painting words which translate to "France for the French" on the outer wall and firebombing the interior. [7] The film's New York premiere was held at the Ziegfeld Theatre on August 4, 2014. Marshall McLuhan is an established entity in the philosophy field. Hassan catches the arsonists in the act and scares them off, but his hands and legs are burned. Abbu sits with his family at a French restaurant drinking only water and not touching alcohol. Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2014. The hundred foot journey is from the Hassans’ home to Mme. [18] The film was released on August 8, 2014. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. He shops with her for sea-food and is a connoisseur of sea-food from childhood who can smell fish to find out the best quality one. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2015. Abbu buys the property, even though the rest of his family is against it, and names the restaurant "Maison Mumbai". The culture war examined in “The Hundred-Foot Journey” is a bit less one-sided: It contrasts the heat and intensity of Indian cooking with the … A testament to the inevitability of destiny, this is a fable for the ages—charming, endearing, and compulsively readable. After tasting the omelette, which had Indian influences to it, Mallory recognizes Hassan's potential and invites him to work for her as an apprentice, and confesses that she deliberately sabotaged his apology on behalf of his father, when he recreated a classic pigeon dish. Across the street from Kadam's eatery is Madame Mallory's place of business, a popular French establishment with a Michelin star. [7] Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributed The Hundred-Foot Journey globally through its Touchstone Pictures label, except for territories in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, where the film's rights were sold by Mister Smith Entertainment to independent distributors. The Hundred-Foot Journey Trailer Official - Helen MirrenSubscribe Now! A poor book that does not justify the original hype, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2019. [19] The film was released in France as Les Recettes du bonheur (translates to The Recipes for Happiness). Anticipating the film, I read the book first. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Shortly after entering France, the brakes on Abbu's van fail near Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in the Midi-Pyrénées. The film stars Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal and Charlotte Le Bon and is about a battle of two restaurants in a French village: one by an Indian family and the other, a lofty Michelin-starred restaurant. I give it 4 stars because I thoroughly enjoyed the food aspect, but sometimes I thought that the writer rushed through many things that I would have liked to have had more time to savour. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2014. [16] Hollywood Records released the soundtrack on August 12, 2014.[17]. Based on the best-selling novel by Richard C. Morais and starring Academy Award®-winner Helen Mirren. She brings the Kadams to her apartment and treats them to cold food but no pork, even though pork is a French delicacy. Abbu learns of an abandoned restaurant building available for purchase. 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